Nov

30

Crescent rolls with prosciutto crudo

November 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

I had rolls for the first time at my mother in law’s many years ago in Minnesota. They had such a soft consistency and a buttery taste that I couldn’t stop eating them. She gave me her recipe and while back in Italy I tried to make them. They didn’t come out like they were [...]

Nov

21

Broccoli salad with tangerines

November 21, 2009 | 3 Comments

Every year I like to try a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I usually choose cooked vegetables because I feel they go better with the rest of the dinner. This year for a change I’ll introduce a broccoli salad to my usual menu. The recipe is inspired by a dish I found years ago on [...]

Nov

4

Spiced basmati rice with vegetables

November 4, 2009 | 1 Comment

In this period I’m craving spicy food and in particular Indian. I’m fascinated by this cuisine and particularly interested in the primary role spices and herbs have. I’m amazed by all the different aromas and flavors each individual spice can have: whole and popped, grounded and then cooked, toasted, soaked and more. I have a [...]



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