Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Contemplating thyme May 14, 2010 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Thyme is an essential ingredient in cooking; it is one of the best-known and widely used culinary herbs. Thyme may be considered the most Read More
Recipes Fettina di Manzo (Beef with Capers and Black Olives) May 14, 2010 by Ellie Buford Thin and quickly cooked pieces of meat are delicious with this savory sauce, which is also wonderful cold. 4 to 8 beef strip steaks, Read More
Recipes Green Fettuccine with Asparagus and Bacon April 30, 2010 This recipe takes advantage of the asparagus that is now plentiful here in Italy. Spinach pasta adds to the color of this dish. 1 Read More
Recipes Grilled Fresh Tuna with Herbs April 23, 2010 by Ellie Buford With spring weather at last, it’s time to do some grilling outside. ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon Read More
Recipes Grandma’s Hot Fudge Sauce April 16, 2010 by Lynda King If you’re a chocoholic, this sauce is a must-have topping for your ice cream! It’s an heirloom recipe in our family, and in high Read More
Recipes Cinnamon-Almond Breadsticks March 26, 2010 These breadsticks are great for a brunch or for dessert. ¾ cup blanched almonds ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 5-ounce package plain Read More
Recipes Rice Salad with Currants, Pine Nuts, and Mint March 19, 2010 by Ellie Buford This salad is excellent as a side dish with lamb. 2 cups long-grain rice ⅓ cup pine nuts 4 scallions 6 tablespoons olive oil Read More
Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: St. Patrick’s Day calls for traditional foods March 12, 2010 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Irish soda bread vs. Irish-American soda bread You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy Irish soda bread. What you may not know is Read More
Recipes Simple Spaghetti with Garlic and Pepper March 12, 2010 1 pound spaghetti ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon pepper Read More
Recipes Cauliflower Fritti March 5, 2010 Italians love to fry vegetables like cauliflower for an appetizer. This is especially good accompanied by a glass of chilled Prosecco, an Italian sparkling Read More