Recipes Neapolitan Minestrone September 18, 2009 by Ellie Buford This Neapolitan minestrone is a very thick soup that is enough for supper in a dish served with a nice big loaf of crusty Read More
Recipes Chickpeas with Mustard-Sage Dressing September 4, 2009 by Ellie Buford Serve this recipe with thin slices of salami or prosciutto and a loaf of crusty Italian bread. 1 16-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) ½ Read More
Recipes Fettuccine in Sun-Cooked Sauce August 28, 2009 by Ellie Buford This sauce tastes best when marinated in the sun—on a back porch or in a sunny window. 2 pounds ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup finely Read More
Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Canning—a way to savor summer flavor August 21, 2009 by Eileen Maher Kronauer The tomato crop may have been ruined this summer, and the slugs may have eaten the lettuce crop, but the fruit has been delightful. Read More
Recipes Swordfish with Orange-Basil Butter August 21, 2009 by Ellie Buford This recipe can be prepared ahead of time. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice ¼ teaspoons pepper ¼ Read More
Recipes Avocados with Gorgonzola and Balsamic Vinegar July 3, 2009 by Ellie Buford Serve this with thinly sliced prosciutto or ham, along with some bread sticks, for an easy lunch. 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Read More
Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Healthy grilling choices for the Fourth of July June 26, 2009 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Traditionally, American backyard barbecue has consisted of burgers or steaks on the grill. Although the exact origin of barbecue is not known, in America Read More
Recipes Rice and Onion Torta June 26, 2009 by Ellie Buford When cut into small squares, this makes a great appetizer for cocktail parties. 2 cups water 1 cup long-grain rice 2 tablespoons butter 2 Read More
Recipes Cold Zabaglione June 12, 2009 by Ellie Buford Some fresh strawberries will make an excellent counterpoint to this rich dessert. 6 egg yolks 3 tablespoons sugar ½ cup sweet Marsala wine 1 Read More
Recipes Fried Tortellini May 29, 2009 by Ellie Buford Here’s an “instant” hot hors d’oeuvre that’s sure to be a winner at your next cocktail party. It can be made up to half Read More