A fresh salad with baby greens and the surprise of ravioli, an ingredient which, as a guest of mine said, "tricks you into thinking this isn't really a salad at all."
baby spinach
baby argula
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch of asparagus, steamed the french way and cut into 1 inch long pieces
pine nuts, toasted
fresh raviolis, cooked and cooled (approximately 2-3 per person at the table)
Dressing: I like a basalmic vinaigrette (ingredients below) but I think a citrus vinaigrette would also work well, especially for a hot summer bbq
1/4c good basalmic vinegar
1/2 - 1c olive oil, stream the olive oil into the vinegar will whisking.
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Food Websites, Magazines, Books, and Media I Can't Live Without
1. Food Talk with Michael Colameco on 710WOR, weekdays 11am-noon. Not only does Colameco know his food and NYC restaurants, but he also knows his Jimmie Hendrix and plays a Les Paul -- what more could you ask for in a food personality. http://www.wor710.com/pages/46340.php
2. Williams-Sonoma. If they were to write a book/movie about my life, it would be called "Breakfast at William-Sonoma." Who needs sterling silver earrings when you can have copper-bottom cookware.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/
3. Isabella Mary Mayson, known to the world as Mrs. Beeton, was the 19th century's version of Martha Stewart. In October of 1861, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management hit UK book stands and instantly became the official answer-guide for all questions pertaining to the efficient running of a Victorian household. Its author, a young, barely married girl of 24, Isabella Beeton became a model of domestic perfection -- an ideal hostess and doting wife who possessed the wherewithal to run a home with the prowess of a general. Her book includes countless recipes, all tried and tested by Mrs Beeton herself, and offers sound advice on any topic a homeowner and family man/woman could pose.
http://www.mrsbeeton.com/
4. All Recipes.com -- my favorite recipe website with user reviews that are very helpful.
http://allrecipes.com/
5. Taste of Italia. I love Mediterranean food and its focus on fresh, regional ingredients, simply prepared from the heart. Great recipes in this magazine
6. Whole Foods. Best produce and their website has good recipes.
7. Agatha & Valentina and Eli's -- my favourite fishmongers in NYC are at these two East side markets.
8. The American Woman's Cook Book. edited by Ruth Berolzeimer. My father gave this to my mother on their 20th Wedding anniversary in 1981. I've grown up with it as a resource -- it taught me how to cook.
9. Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. This should really be up as 2 or 1. He's fantastic. I have a crush.
2. Williams-Sonoma. If they were to write a book/movie about my life, it would be called "Breakfast at William-Sonoma." Who needs sterling silver earrings when you can have copper-bottom cookware.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/
3. Isabella Mary Mayson, known to the world as Mrs. Beeton, was the 19th century's version of Martha Stewart. In October of 1861, Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management hit UK book stands and instantly became the official answer-guide for all questions pertaining to the efficient running of a Victorian household. Its author, a young, barely married girl of 24, Isabella Beeton became a model of domestic perfection -- an ideal hostess and doting wife who possessed the wherewithal to run a home with the prowess of a general. Her book includes countless recipes, all tried and tested by Mrs Beeton herself, and offers sound advice on any topic a homeowner and family man/woman could pose.
http://www.mrsbeeton.com/
4. All Recipes.com -- my favorite recipe website with user reviews that are very helpful.
http://allrecipes.com/
5. Taste of Italia. I love Mediterranean food and its focus on fresh, regional ingredients, simply prepared from the heart. Great recipes in this magazine
6. Whole Foods. Best produce and their website has good recipes.
7. Agatha & Valentina and Eli's -- my favourite fishmongers in NYC are at these two East side markets.
8. The American Woman's Cook Book. edited by Ruth Berolzeimer. My father gave this to my mother on their 20th Wedding anniversary in 1981. I've grown up with it as a resource -- it taught me how to cook.
9. Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. This should really be up as 2 or 1. He's fantastic. I have a crush.
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