In the words of Bon Appetit, “Bow down and pay your respects to the crown jewel of summer.” This is, as I see it, one of the greatest times of year. Why? Because it’s tomato season! I love tomatoes. Growing up, August meant getting the world’s best tomatoes from my grandfather’s vegetable garden. Now, every year… Read More Fresh Tomato Sauce
Need a break from the seemingly endless number of baked goods I’ve been posting lately? Yes, I do too. It is, after all, bathing suit season. Don’t worry, more treats are coming (like this scrumptious blueberry tart). But in the meantime, here’s a nice, healthy lunch or dinner for you. My friend Shannon over at… Read More Orzo and Chickpea Salad
Over the past few years, I have developed what I like to call a “lighter” meat ball recipe. Let’s face it: there’s very little in the world more comforting than a bowl of pasta and meatballs. But they are certainly not good for you. Take a look at all the different recipes out there for… Read More A Lighter Meatball
Want an easy way to feed a lot of people at the dinner party you are throwing in your one bedroom apartment? Serve this: a cheesy, meaty lasagna with garlic bread (and salad, because you are trying to be healthy, but who wants to see a picture of that?). I confess that this dish was… Read More Lasagna + Garlic Bread
Happy Groundhog Day! It is icy, cold, and generally miserable in New York City today (and probably throughout much of the East Coast). The mighty, all-powerful groundhog has predicted an early spring. Seriously? Since when can a groundhog see his shadow during an ice storm? Anyway, on my recent trip to Rome, my friend and I,… Read More Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)