Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Another cold day? How about some hot soup?
If you’re in the mood for some soul-warming soup as winter wends along, a good way to start is to make stock from a
Fennel-roasted Capon
Capons are particularly well suited to roasting. Pancetta is an Italian bacon that is cured rather than smoked, and is usually found in the
Eileen’s Country Kitchen: The Orient offers alternatives to same-old, same-old vegetables
If you are tired of eating the same vegetables—green beans, broccoli, and squash—winter and summer, year-round—there are interesting alternatives to be found at oriental
Sweet Potato Spread
This is a smooth, rich, and vivid puree to spread on bread or use as a dip. The sweet potato takes on a buttery,
Fettuccine with Pecans
If you need a quick meal in a hurry, this one will do very nicely. ¾ pound fresh or dry fettuccine or other flat
Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Roasted chestnuts for your holiday meal
Everyone knows the popular “Christmas Song,” famous for its lyrics: “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose …”, composed
Aqua Cotta
This simple vegetable soup, a Tuscan specialty, is literally called “cooked water” and is enriched with eggs and served with Parmesan cheese and thick
Turkey Breast with Prosciutto and Cheese
Turkey will likely make an appearance at many dinner tables this holiday season. Here is a way to enjoy it Italian-style. 4 turkey breast
Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Thanksgiving—a day of feasting for all
Thanksgiving is a day of tradition—a day when nearly everyone in the country, 90 percent of all American homes, will eat turkey dinner and
Rice with Mushrooms and Pistachios
Italians love pistachio nuts. They’re great in ice cream, cookies, cakes—and rice. 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup finely chopped onions ¼ pound mushrooms, diced
