Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese & Salted Kale

Feb 26, 2012 by

There are two glaring reasons why I’ve never made risotto:1) I’ve been tricked into ordering risotto three times in my life, each time expecting to finally see the magic in this sticky,...

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Swiss Chard & Raisin Tarte

Feb 26, 2012 by

  This is my original take on Tourte aux blettes, a sweetened swiss chard tarte that’s been popular in France since the 14th century. There are may variations on this dish but the constants are...

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Red Snapper and Wild Mushrooms with Port Reduction

Feb 26, 2012 by

  Ingredients: 2 cups port (aged is better, but get what you can afford) 2 cups sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms (I basically walked into the grocery store and...

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Spicy Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce

Feb 26, 2012 by

  Even if you’ve only learned about Italian culture from staple mafia movies “Goodfellas” and “The Godfather,” you know that the concept of “respect” (earning, giving, exemplifying)...

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Sweet Pea & Pesto Envelopes with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Feb 26, 2012 by

  I’ve always thought of ravioli as tiny, warm envelopes of wonderment. This recipe tastes the reference literally by creating small enveloped of pea and pesto puree. Milder than an actual pesto...

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Caramelized Onion & Apricot Sauce

Feb 26, 2012 by

This sauce was written as one component of my experiment to deconstruct a Moroccan Tagine and reimagine it in ravioli form. The main part of the entrée— the squash and carrot ravioli— had a...

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