by Brian | Apr 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The name here says savory pie but it really is a spring vegetable pie from Northern Italy. And, the crust uses lard. Do not freak, do not substitute. Go in search of lard and discover how different and grand pie dough can be. Yes, people will tell you...
by Brian | Apr 4, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
This idea from three year’s ago is a definitely new twist of Shepard’s Pie. This one actually tastes good and you’ll be proud to bring it to the table. Are you ever embarrassed by a dish that is ethnically yours? I am. I am Irish and I’ve tried...
by Brian | Mar 12, 2019 | Recipes
Earlier today I posted a review Clodagh’s Suppers, the latest gem from Clodagh McKenna. This recipe, a fish pie made with haddock and salmon and shrimp, has a creamy base and a topping of crispy potato and cheese rösti. It’s a galloping parade of flavors...
by Brian | Mar 7, 2019 | Dessert Digest, Recipes, TBT
Earlier today I posted a review of Emilia Romagna, one of the books in the Time Life series Flavors of Italy. This dessert caught my eye. A thin pie or tort with a filling of coffee, cocoa and almonds. I would top my piece with whipped cream, or ice cream, but...
by Brian | Nov 16, 2018 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
Yesterday I posted a recipe for a Classic Pumpkin Pie. There are options. “What are you doing?” My wife had come into my office and was looking over my shoulder. There was an Excel spreadsheet on my computer screen. “Comparing recipes,” I said. “No,” she whispered....
