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Insalata di Farro Caprese – Farro Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

My last post was one of my favorite late summer pasta dishes, an incredibly simple pasta with raw tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This post is a follow-on; using the same flavor combinations to create a whole grain salad. This is … Continue reading

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Spring Oat Risotto with Peas, Radicchio, Asparagus and Pecorino

Spring is the time of year when my cooking enthusiasm gets a shot in the arm from the wonderful fresh products that begin to appear in the local markets. I am just back from a bike trip in Italy, where … Continue reading

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Gnocchi di Polenta – Yet another variation from Northeastern Italy

I held another cooking class on gnocchi this weekend; this one for the Eastern Ski Writers Association who were meeting here at Sugarloaf. Once again, someone asks “Are all gnocchi made from potatoes?” The easier question to answer is “What … Continue reading

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Strangolapreti con Salvia – Trentino ‘Priest Stranglers’ Gnocchi

This type of gnocchi, made from stale bread rather than potatoes, is a traditional dish of the Trento area, the capital of the region of Trentino. This dish was traditionally served on Fridays, when religious restrictions forbade the consumption of … Continue reading

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Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

With the exception of special occasions, I am a simple dessert person. Fruit desserts are my favorite – usually fairly easy to prepare, and healthy – or at least better for you than a concoction of sugar, butter, and cream. … Continue reading

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