Monthly Archives: April 2010
Fresh peas!!!!!
| April 23, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under pasta and grains, peas, soup, soups, spring, vegetables |
Oh, how I LOVE fresh peas. Welcome spring!!!I like eating them raw, right out of the pod. Maybe in a salad.I like them cooked in a spring soup. There are two I make. One is a cold one, with mint (I like it served in shot glasses, as an appetizer/amuse bouche). The other one is warm… more
Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, pine-nuts and parsley
| April 22, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under pasta and grains, spaghetti, summer |
Sometimes you just need dinner in 10 minutes… yes, it’s possible.BUT you just can’t give up flavor…yes, again, it’s possible.Pasta is always a fail safe in my house. Well of course, I am Italian This one satisfies all sorts of taste buds since it has a salty-umame flavor yet the parsley brings out all the… more
a foodie’s week-end
| April 20, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under events, foodie, week-end |
I loved spending my week-end surrounded by all things food.(click collages to enlarge images) Sunday, early afternoon: at an event benefiting architecture for humanity. Sustainable, locally sourced foods were prepared by Chef Kevin Gillespie of Woodfire grill. My friend Michael, founder of habachydesigns, a uber talented designer, invited me to go. He designed the wonderful contemporary home that hosted… more
Green garlic biscuits with butter, salt and radish, side of wilted turnip greens
| April 18, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under biscuits, garlic, radishes, spring, turnips, vegetables, vegetarian |
I love going to the famers’ markets in spring and then coming straight back home to cook what I picked up.This Saturday I went to yoga class with my friend Cheryl, then we went to the market and picked up green garlic, baby turnips and a bunch of cute radishes of all different colors and… more
Mini cucumber-paprika tea sandwiches with violets
| April 18, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under appetizers, flowers, sandwiches, spring, vegetarian |
These delightful and easy to make classic mini sandwiches are great for spring tea-time.I always feel like the queen of England when I bite into them.I saw the violets in my garden and thought they might make a great addition. They ARE edible after all (remember our grandmothers’ candied violets?).The violet leafs gave a nice extra… more
Rustic torta with rapini, ricotta, parmesan, and eggs
| April 18, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under cheese, pie, savory, spring, vegetables, vegetarian |
Rustic “tortas” (covered savory pies) are quite popular in Italy, especially around spring time (a more complicated version on this torta is called “pasqualina” because served around “Pasqua” which is Easter). Italian love greens and they love cheese, so this savory pie combines these two wonderful great ingredients. They can be eaten warm right out… more
Roasted red beets: a soup, a pasta and a salad
| April 17, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under beets, pasta and grains, salads, soup, vegetables, winter |
I did not grow up eating beets. I think my family was intimidated by their ugliness and earthiness.But I learned to love them over the past few years. The simplest way – and tastiest – is to slow roast them in the oven with oil, salt and pepper, wrapped in foil.They are ready to eat just… more
Mini zucchini-basil-pinenut muffins with fresh mozzarella
| April 15, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under appetizers, spring, summer, vegetarian |
Spring is here and I am starting to crave fresher, healthier, veggie-er, outdoorsy foods.I made these little cuties for my family as we snacked on them outside, in the backyard, playing in the grass.They are one-biters, perfect fo an appetizer or a tea party.The ingredients mimic a bit what is in “pesto” sauce, but everything is… more
"Slow coffee": my article in "Edible" magazine
| April 13, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under article, coffee, magazine, writing |
I just published an article on sustainable, organic and fair trade coffee for the “Edible” magazine, here in Georgia. It includes some research on coffee, from bean to cup, interviews with roasters and some good resources.Edible is a series of magazines focused on local, sustainable food sources and the people who work the land to bring… more
Short ribs braised in red wine and fennel (seeds and bulb), with "semolino"
| April 12, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under braised, meats, short ribs, winter |
I had braised tender fall-off-the-bone short ribs recently at one of the supper clubs me and my husband occasionally attend (see the third course of that dinner here). So I NEEDED to make them again at home, for friends.I cooked them the day before to allow for the flavors to “marry” well and to allow for… more
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