Week 11, Meal 3: Orecchiette with lamb ragu and ricotta cheese
While Week 11 was all about pasta, really, this meal could do without. Just ask Wifey Nadia and our guests Jamil and Justine, who, after having a bowl of Week 11, Meal 3: Orecchiette with lamb ragu...
View ArticleWeek 14, Meal 3: Simple and perfect spaghetti and meatballs
Few words can describe the beauty of homemade spaghetti and meatballs as well as “simple” and “perfect.” Though Chef Brian’s light and fruity pomodoro sauce has a handful of ingredients, the...
View ArticleWeek 17, Meal 1: I suck at making pizza
I knew there was a reason I always ordered pizza from Rubinos. It’s because making pizza at home, if you have no prior experience working with dough, can be one of the most frustrating kitchen...
View ArticleWeek 24: Sandwitches
Chef Brian’s a good thinker-aheader. He knew that I was ready to get back in the kitchen and thoughtfully put together an easy-to-make spread of one of my favorite foods: the noble sandwich. Two of...
View ArticleReal Simple magazine: Eggplant lasagna
In my continuing effort to cook most of my meals at home, I went through this month’s cooking calendar on the Real Simple magazine’s website. I put a menu together for the week and plan to link to the...
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