Italian

Simple Bucatini with Red Onion, Oregano, & Lemon Zest

September 23, 2008

(vegetarian, vegan*) Aside from culture or tradition, recipes are generally created out of inspiration and experimentation.  And from those recipes, even more are tried and inspired.  Everyone who loves to cook, who are learning to cook, or who cook on a professional level, need recipes.  They’re like formulas, roadmaps, and valuable learning resources, yet they [...]

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Trofiette with Brussels Sprouts, Kalamatas, & Walnuts

September 4, 2008

(vegan) It is barely September, but nonetheless, each year right after Labor Day somehow emits the first subtle signs in the air that autumn is just around the corner.  Maybe this isn’t so unusual for folks living in seasonal climates, but in Florida one might not think it would be so obvious.  Personally, it’s my [...]

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Spinach Linguini alla Puttanesca

August 27, 2008

vegan This deliciously spicy Neopolitan sauce, named after what I’ll just call “the ladies of the night”, is one of my all-time favorites. I use my homemade slow-roasted Roma tomatoes as the base, which makes this sauce freakin incredible and really blows it out of this world. So does tossing it with lots of fresh [...]

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How to Make a Perfect Tomato Taste Even Better

August 26, 2008

(raw vegan, vegan, gluten-free) Nothing’s tastier than a perfectly and properly ripened summer tomato, except taking them and slow roasting or drying them either via conventional oven or dehydrator. I make these all the time when I get good Romas (aka plum) and I warn you, they are addictive. The result, particularly for the slow-roasted [...]

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TV Dinners Gone Raw! "Spaghetti & Meatballs"

April 17, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten-free*) With Garlicky Broccolini, Sweet Vidalia and Fennel Gratin, and Blueberry-Macadamia Rawscarpone Crumble. That’s right, now you’ve heard it all! After last night’s success, I’ve decided to shoot for a weekly “TV Dinners Gone Raw” night, inspired by these cute compartmented plates I found on sale at Bloomingdale’s recently. You can’t deny the [...]

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