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Gareth’s guest blog: les haricots vert, (that’s right folks, green beans)….
I now realize after some Wikipedia-ing that haricots vert are not technically the things that we Americans refer to as ‘green beans’ but this ‘recipe’ applies to them all. So simply get a pan with a...
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Parsnip Puree
I recently realized that I actually really like parsnips. Who knew? I’ve pretty much only been doing this with them though. But it’s a great fall recipe and it can be made into a really elegant dinner...
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Mussels with Garlic, Shallot, and White Wine
Mussels are great and so versatile. Plus, they cook so quickly that they’re perfect for a weeknight meal. A big pot of mussels and some garlic bread, maybe some roasted veggies on the side and you...
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The Ultimate Beef Stew
I don’t talk up my own food very often, but I have to say that this stew was really killer. You can call it beef stew or beef bourgignon or brasato al chianti, but it’s all very similar. The meat was...
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Baccala alla Vicentina
I must say, this is definitely a fantastic recipe so I’m not surprised it came from Babbo. It’s also incredibly easy, and on a night when I’m doing 7 fishes, the fact that it’s entirely make-ahead is...
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Flounder in Cartoccio
This is a perfect quick spring dish– I came home from work late and made it in 15 minutes. (That’s also why there are no “after” pictures– in those few minutes it got dark out.) You can do this with...
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Strawberry Tart
Fruit tarts are probably my favorite dessert ever. I remember birthdays when I wanted a fruit tart instead of cake. This one has a flaky crust and pastry cream that isn’t too heavy. Plus, I found some...
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Parsnip Gratin
Gratins make anything better. A nice cheesy, crunchy crust on top of any vegetable is an improvement. I also love that you can make gratins ahead of time and finish the cooking in the oven, so you can...
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Chickpea Flatbread with Fava Puree (G-free)
You may have noticed that I didn’t post many pasta recipes during the spring. One of the hardest things about cutting out non-whole grain carbs was foregoing bread and pasta. I developed a soft spot...
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Vanilla Madeleines
I love the simplicity of a madeleine: a small, fluffy cake that goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or an espresso. With a slight crunch to the outside due to a sprinkle of sugar in the pan, these...
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