Monthly Archives: February 2010
Tuscan wine and olive oil cookies (Ciambellinne al vino)
| February 23, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, cookies, dessert, sweets |
The Italian expression “finire a tarallucci e vino” (literally, “ending with cookies and wine”) means to end up good friends and close things happily (e.g. an evening). These wine cookies (a.k.a. ciambelline or tarallucci) are perfect to make anyone happy, anytime. They are my sister Paola’s specialty: she actually does not measure anything, just uses a glass to eye-ball the ingredients… more
Pappardelle with duck and porcini ragout (and a blog mention)
| February 23, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under duck, Italian, meats, pappardelle, pasta and grains |
I am going to start this post with a giggly smile of gratitude.Food writer extraordinaire Jodi Liano featured my humble blog on her awesome “mmm…that’goood blog”. (Thank you Jodi, what an honour!). I follow her daily and always learn something. I especially love her ”What I am reading today” posts. BTW, check out her new Cooking from the Farmers’ market… more
A scientific approach to chocolate chip cookies
| February 17, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, chocolate, cookies, dessert, sweets |
Ok, so first of all I have only lived in the US for 12 years so I did not grow up on chocolate chip cookies. When I first came here I just could not understand what the fuss was about these simple and rather ugly cookies. Then I baked my own batch and ate them… more
Seared scallops with creamy stone-ground grits, and chocolate-cardamom Pots de Crème
| February 17, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under dinner, scallops, seafood |
My husband and I enjoy cooking a romantic dinner for each other, when we can get the kids to go for a sleep-over at grandma’s. So we did, this past week-end. An understated yet satisfying dinner. The fun was learning a new technique together, sipping Veuve Clicquot in the process.For Christams I had received Ad Hoc At home, Thomas Keller’s… more
Fish tacos and avocado-red onion salad
| February 11, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, fish, salads, tacos |
My kids love taco night. Sometimes it’s beef, sometimes chicken, but our favorite of all is fish. It’s so much fun to assemble your own taco with your choice of toppings. It makes for a fun family dinner: simple and quick but very gratifying.I make my own spice mix: it takes just a few minutes and it tastes… more
Mini-shrimp po’boys with remoulade
| February 9, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under appetizers, remoulade, seafood, shrimp |
My volunteering group gets together to discuss our fundraising goals and other activities, but in the process we enjoy a glass of wine and good food. We usually have a theme for our food (everyone brings a dish). This time the theme is Mardi Gras. I am bringing Mini-shrimp po’boys with remoulade (a po’ boy sandwich is a southern… more
Miso soup (Misoshiru): Japanese comfort soup
| February 8, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under Japanese, miso, soup, soups, winter |
The Japanese know how to eat healthy and savory at the same time. I try to cook Japanese once a week.For many prepartions, I especially love using miso paste. I spread it on salmon together with ginger and soy sauce for a delicious broiled treat. And I use it for Miso soup (Misoshiru). It’s a… more
Lemon and olive oil cake (Torta all’olio e limone)
| February 5, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, cake, dessert, lemon, olive oil, sweets |
My grandmother’s (nonna Paola) recipe. There are many versions of this cake around Italy, but of course I like my nonna’s one. It’s light and delicious at any time of the day. We used to have it for breakfast, dipped in cold milk. You can also make it with orange instead of lemon. You can… more
B3: Buttery Brioche Bread
| February 2, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, bread, breads, brioche |
There’s nothing that makes the house smell more delicious and cozy than the scent of fresh baked bread…and what is more sensual than buttery brioche bread? On the last October edition of Bon Apetit I found a recipe for brioche by Dorie Greenspan (see her post on this here) and attempted my way to try it,… more
Z Tasty life: Recipe Index
| February 2, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under index, list, recipe, recipes |
Z Tasty Life: Recipe Index*Note: I am posting a list of recipes by category (with seasonality, where applicable) and will update this list as new recipes are added to my blog (I have been wanting this reference for myself too!!!)* Appetizers and startersMini zucchini-basil-pinenut muffins with fresh mozzarella (spring / vegetarian)Pumpkin dip with Halloween shaped tortillas (fall /… more
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