Blonde Lasagna

Instead of tomato sauce, this lasagna uses a ricotta custard heavily laced with garlic and red pepper. You can adjust the amount of seasoning to your own taste, but I have found that the lasagna is less bland if you Read More …

Chocolate Carbonara with Parmigiano Reggiano Cream and a Chocolate-Dipped Grissini Wrapped in Prosciutto di Parma

Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Morimoto, NY Yield: 4 Servings Chocolate Pasta: 1 pound all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon olive oil Parmesan Pasta Sauce: 2 cups cream 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup Parmigiano Read More …

Arroz Blanco (Basic White Rice)

Although most people think all Mexican dishes are served with Arroz Mexicano red or Spanish rice, many coastal seafood dishes are served with white rice. Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 cups long-grain white rice 4 cups Basic Read More …

Refreshing Creamed Zuccini Soup

The true Bulgarian zuccini soup uses rice instead of potatoes, and it isn’t pureed at the end. It also needs a special final touch – adding a beaten egg with a tbsp of lemon juice to ‘bind the soup together’. Read More …

Sopa de Elote (Corn Soup)

Corn is the very foundation of Mexican culture and cuisine. This wonderful soup is adapted from a recipe presented by Diana Kennedy in her influential first cookbook, Cuisines of Mexico. At the height of summer, this soup is marvelous made Read More …

Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Economical, quick and easy, this wholesome and delicious soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl. Serve with hot, crusty sourdough rolls to round out the meal. 1 medium onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 Read More …