This is a simple and hearty meal; basically a stovetop version of mac’n’cheese, but with a northern Italian style. Keep this one in mind for summer when you have zucchini to use up! 1 lb penne rigateGenerous salt for pasta water3 small zucchini, sliced into thin strips (about 3 c.)1 clove garlic,*5 oz sharp provolone, […]
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Chive Pesto
If your chive plant is anything like mine, you need to hack it back so it doesn’t compete with the rest of the herb garden. Also, it’s going to be months before we have an abundance of basil, so here’s a yummy spring pesto! 1 large handful of chives1 medium handful of parsley1 small handful […]
Fettuccine Alfredo
Is this the true alfredo sauce? I have no idea, as I have not been to Italy. (Answer is: No, a true alfredo is just butter and parm. I wanted to make something with reduced cream, though.) This is, however, amazingly decadent and delicious and is made with simple ingredients. It also kicks the pants […]
Scalloped Potatoes
Hooray for cheezy comfort food! The key to this recipe is to slice waxy potatoes ethereally thin (no more than 1/8″, ideally more like 1/16″). I accomplished this with the slicing side of my grater. I tried using the food processor, but it didn’t slice them thin enough. Even if you can’t get them that […]
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These are delicious and a nice break from flour-based pancakes. I have noticed a nice assortment of organic and high-quality brands of cottage cheese at the coop, and had sort of forgotten about keeping it on hand. A couple spoonfuls are a great pick-me-up in the afternoon or before dinner is ready. This recipe was […]
Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower), and Cumin Rice
This combination of dishes makes a nice meal and great leftovers. I like to use paneer when I can get it easily, but the recipe works well with firm tofu or even chicken (though then I guess it’s a different dish). These recipes are based around Manjula’s Kitchen, though I altered them a little to […]
Thin Crust Pizza
Edit: I just re-tested this recipe 9 (!) years later and made a few changes: There’s a time for thick, doughy pizzas and a time for thin, crispy pizzas. This is for when you have a hankering for the latter. It takes some forethought, since the dough rises overnight in the fridge, but is well […]
Basic crackers
These are a great thing to keep around for a nosh with some cheese and olives or a spread. I started experimenting with them to have a non-wheat alternative to potato chips. I have added cocoa powder and extra sugar for something between a cracker and a cookie, and it is great with coffee for […]
Pão de Queijo – Brazillian Cheese Puffs
I remember looking this recipe up on the internet in around 1998 and I had to do exhaustive searching to find a single recipe. Now there are tons, as well as several videos of how to make it. Pão de Queijo are just as easy to make as buttermilk biscuits, but are arguably more delicious. […]
Kunafa
Someone just asked me for this recipe, so I figured I’d put it online as well: Kunaafa كنافة Main dessert:• Cheese- I recommend something fairly flavorless- either get special cheese at the Arab market, or mozzarella (without salt is probably best)- As much as you want.• Shredded Filo dough(probably one package is good)• 2 sticks […]