by Brian | Apr 16, 2020 | Recipes, TBT
I just posted a TBT review of Tart It Up! by Eric Lanlard. Eric’s tarts are perfect foods for these difficult times. They are wonderfully satisfying on the day you make them and the leftovers are something to look forward to. Tarts can come sweet or savory. Here...
by Brian | Apr 9, 2020 | Recipes, TBT
It is early spring. Time for the first asparagus of the season. What can we do with chicken so that it doesn’t taste just like chicken? Well, the special and distinctive flavor of asparagus is surely a path to follow. This lovely recipe from Great Britain is...
by Brian | Jun 10, 2019 | Recipes
The lovely book Mediterranean by Susi Theodorou has this impressive Venetian Spring Risotto. In the book, this is titled Risi Bisi with Farro but this dish is from Venice and is based on spring ingredients, so I’m giving it this title. Shallots, spring onions,...
by Brian | May 9, 2019 | Really Simple, TBT
Today is a little raw in New York City. Spring has yet to really arrive and summer is a month away. I am confused. As usual. But, but, I can go to the market and get spring ingredients from California and Florida. Thank God for cargo jets. Here’s a spring tart...
by Brian | May 2, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
From a few years ago, here is a lovely spring recipe: asparagus, peas, and onions sitting on top of puff pastry. It’s a rich and satisfying introduction to the new season. And filled with color beyond the flavor!...
