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!...
by Brian | Apr 12, 2018 | Recipes
Suzi and I wait for spring with impatience. For two reasons. First, of course, is the snow. We love snow. We want the snow gone. And then, second, we want spring asparagus combined with lovely risotto and the warm of cheese. If you have never ever had this...
by Brian | Apr 5, 2018 | Recipes
Golly, Suzi and I posted this recipe 10 years ago. We weren’t doing pictures then so I’m accompanying this with a generic spring asparagus shot. I’ll leave it to you to imagine the addition of warm mushrooms and a rich, creaming tarragon sauce. I...
