Just goofing off… what happens if you glue a cherry tomato to a cherry? In this case a Sun Gold tomato and a Rainier cherry.…
Arancini Di Riso Arancini. "Little oranges". Only these guys aren't quite so healthy as a piece of citrus. They are actually balls of risotto, stuffed…
The general idea for this lightly cooked zucchini carpaccio came from Paul Bertolli's magnificient Cooking by Hand, which I've reviewed here. I was looking…
Cheese Battered Onion Rings and Stout Chocolate Malt I don't eat onion rings nearly enough, considering how much I love them. I guess I'm eating…
Chevre with Sauteed Grapes and Fresh Herbs I love this appetizer because it comes together in minutes, tastes amazing, and the sauteed grapes provide an…
Wait! Wait! If you think you hate beets, don't surf away yet. I love beets. I would eat them on a boat, I would eat…
Crispy soba pancakes Last week I asked my friends "Tell the truth: isn't crispy the best part of any dish?", and got impassioned responses, ranging…
Boyikos in their natural habitat Savory, crispy, flaky, cheesy. Boyikos are little cheese biscuits or crackers that every good Sephardic grandmother makes. You should learn…
This is one of the dishes I’m working on for my next “underground” dinner party. Cafe Flora (where I previously interned) has graciously agreed to…
Paella Cakes with Manchego and Candied Seville Orange Peel I made these paella cakes as the vegetarian entree for our big family Thanksgiving, and they…