I'm in love with green bean casserole! Not any green bean casserole, however. Dish me up the classic green bean casserole invented in 1955 by Campbell's Soup Company using canned ingredients and beware the dragon fire. As I've mentioned before, I like to use fresh ingredients and to build a dish from scratch. There really is nothing more satisfying, more delicious, more virtuous, more necessary. I realize that for some, the mere mention of the...
I first had this dish when I was 16, at the Planet Hollywood in Cannes, France. We (my cousin and I) were young and wanted to separate from our parents, and we thought Planet Hollywood was hip and cool. I still remember the taste of that penne. It was mind blowing; like fireworks going off in my mouth celebrating the distinct marriage of rich, velvety smooth cream with the juicy tomatoes brought elevated by the alcohol in the vodka. Upon my...
I love risottos...almost any kind. They make my heart beat fast. One of my ultimate favorites is a simple, classic mushroom risotto with truffles. I'm a sucker for it. You can get me to do just about anything- laundry, back-bends and I'll even dance with snakes- for a creamy, luscious bite. I know that some are very frightened by the thought of making risotto and see it more of a punishment than a labor of love. I assure you, it is really easy...
Can yours pleeease beet for me and forgive me for being so slack over the last month, and not really being an active member of the food obsessing society?! I'm sure you will, right? After all, it's valentines and you are supposed to share love! and forgive?! Especially after sharing the recipe for the cutest and cuddliest hearts ever?! Beetroot Ravoli Ingredients Ravioli 150g cooked beetroot, pureed 300g “oo” flour 1 egg Salt...