Just when I didn’t think I could love mashed potatoes anymore, Ina shows up with Truffled Mashed Potatoes! I knew just by reading the recipe that I need to double this out of the gate — I love all things truffle. Served these with the […]
Sides
401. Snap Peas with Pancetta
While I love a simple arugula salad dressed with a lemon vinaigrette, it’s nice to have a less tradition option in my repertoire. Snap Peas with Pancetta is the perfect salad for a light lunch or side to a heavier meal. Book: Barefoot Contessa How Easy […]
396. Pear & Parsnip Gratin
There are several dishes of Ina’s that I’ve been staring down for two years now, not looking forward to making them at all – Pear & Parsnip Gratin was one of them. I’m just not a huge fan of parsnips. I don’t mind when it […]
389. Sagaponack Corn Pudding
My friend recently asked if I had any interest in visiting Jackson Pollock’s House/Studio on Long Island. It’s something I’ve always wanted to see, but it wasn’t until she mentioned that it’s in East Hampton that I REALLY wanted to go! I’ve been to the […]
385. Vegetable Tian
Ever since seeing this recipe in Barefoot in Paris, I’ve been dying to try it — that could be because it looks an awful like the ratatouille in “Ratatouille” which is a movie I loved! It’s such a beautiful dish, that I can’t wait to […]
380. Caramelized Butternut Squash
While I’m savoring every minute of the waning weeks of summer, I can’t help but get excited for my favorite time of year. Fall not only has the weather perfect, but the foods are some of my favorites. It’s also when I can start hosting […]
379. Summer Vegetable Couscous
I’ve never been one to focus on cooking what’s in season, but with the Farmer’s Market just down the street, and realization that the end of summer is fast approaching, I’ve been trying to make recipes using local and in-season produce. I was feeling a […]
368. Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
When I heard that Whole Foods was opening in Harlem a 10 minute walk from my apartment I wasn’t too excited — the quality is usually great, but it seems like everything is twice the price of my grocery store a block away. That being […]