The arepa is a beautiful thing for glutards. It’s a Venezuelan sandwich pocket made entirely out of Masa Harina. When I’m out of Udi’s bread and am too cheap to buy another $6 loaf, I turn to my pantry and whip up a batch of arepas to keep in the ... Continue Reading about Mini Black Bean Arepas
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Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Sundried Tomato Paste
I’d say one of the questions I get most, a close second to “what’s your favorite thing to cook,” which I never seem to have a back-pocket answer to, is “how are you so skinny??” The answer, which I’m always pained to give, is that I was born this ... Continue Reading about Spaghetti with Broccoli Rabe and Sundried Tomato Paste
Roasted Beet Salad Recipe with Ricotta Salata and Pistachios
Beet Salad with Ricotta Salata and Pistachios This roasted beet salad recipe is easy to make and is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner. It's also vegetarian and gluten-free. 4 large beets (about 1 ¼ pounds, stalks and greens trimmed)1/3 ... Continue Reading about Roasted Beet Salad Recipe with Ricotta Salata and Pistachios
Quinoa Cakes With Basil and Parmesan
Quinoa Cakes With Basil and Parmesan This is a great recipe for putting your mini food processor to work. Instead of chopping your onion and garlic by hand, simply do so in your mini prep. Add to the bowl, and continue by pulverizing your ... Continue Reading about Quinoa Cakes With Basil and Parmesan
Lemon Ricotta Crostini with Truffle Honey
Lemon Ricotta Crostini with Truffle Honey 1 ficelle (thinly sliced)2 garlic cloves1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon white truffle oil1 1/2 cups ricottazest of 1 lemonLemon slices for garnish Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.Arrange the bread on ... Continue Reading about Lemon Ricotta Crostini with Truffle Honey
Artichoke Pizza with Leeks, and Shallots
Sausage and Roasted Fennel Pizza
Sausage and Roasted Fennel Pizza 1 fennel bulb (trimmed and cut into ¼ inch wedges)1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon sugar½ pound spicy Italian sausage (casings removed)1 ball pizza dough1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 pound fresh ... Continue Reading about Sausage and Roasted Fennel Pizza
The Best Burgers
The Best Burgers My friend Adam pioneered this recipe as his signature "Man Burger." I've paired down the ingredient list a bit to make them more approachable. 4 pounds of ground beef2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 egg1 tablespoon soy ... Continue Reading about The Best Burgers
Spicy Creamy Artichoke Dip with Corn and Cayenne
Spicy Creamy Artichoke Dip with Corn and Cayenne If your casserole or ramekin is filled to the top, make sure to put a cookie sheet underneath it in the oven to catch any grease that might otherwise bubble over and onto your oven floor. Two ... Continue Reading about Spicy Creamy Artichoke Dip with Corn and Cayenne
Homemade Fresh Ricotta
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Gouda, Caramelized Onions and Arugula
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Gouda, Caramelized Onions and Arugula 4 eggs (scrambled)1 small sweet onion (thinly sliced)1 cup tightly packed baby arugula leaves1/2 cup shredded smoked goudasaltred pepper Coat a medium non-stick skillet ... Continue Reading about Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Gouda, Caramelized Onions and Arugula
Rigatoni with Treviso, Sausage and Cream
Rigatoni with Treviso, Sausage and Cream I couldn’t find breakfast sausage at the meat counter, just sweet Italian. Ali specified that the sausage should not have fennel seeds since they have such a distinct flavor. Unfortunately, the sausage I ... Continue Reading about Rigatoni with Treviso, Sausage and Cream
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Parmesan
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Parmesan 2 large portobello mushroom caps1 tablespoon butter1 medium onion (diced)2 cloves garlic (minced)½ teaspoon fresh thyme (1/4 teaspoon dried)2 tablespoons white wine2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 ... Continue Reading about Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Parmesan