Piperade: A Basque Country Saute of Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
byPiperade, a spicy-sweet saute of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, is one of the quintessential dishes of the Basque country. During our travels, we…
Vegetables
Spicy Summer Squash and Sausage Stew
byHearty stews are more winter fare, of course (try our Vietnamese beef stew when it gets colder). But if you’re like me at farmer’s…
Garam Masala-Crusted Cod with South-Indian Vegetables
byIn another guest post, my wife Melissa writes about a new favorite dish. We watch a lot of food television at home. Sometimes I…
Vietnamese Rice Noodle Bowl with Tofu – Bun Dau Hu
byInspired by Mike’s bún gà nướng sả and, as always, by his trip to Vietnam, I decided one night to try my hand at a…
Artichoke and Parmesan Crostini
bySome of the best foods are those that require no cooking, especially in the summer and especially when having company. So for last weekend’s…
Pasta with Tomatoes, Ricotta and Fresh Herbs
byMy absolute favorite dish in the late summer is a simple pasta made with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and light, creamy ricotta. It takes…
Urban Gardening: Will the Veggies Live?
byMy little garden includes basil, thyme, oregano, cabbage, and eggplant. Like many Brooklynites and other humans, I have big ideas about having a little…
Pasta with Spring Vegetables
bySpring time greets us with glorious vegetables, many of them green in color and all of them delicious. They include asparagus, which is suddenly…