Because my current fixation is a good upside down cake and figs are in season.
Fig Cardamom Upside Down Cake
Fig and Prosciutto Pasta
The famous fig and prosciutto combination…Nothing quite tops fresh, sweet figs paired with salty, umami prosciutto. Something to possibly make it better? ADD PASTA! This dish is both simple and…
The art of simple recipes: Spaghetti alla Nerano
Sometimes the best things in life don’t require much fuss, and this Spaghetti alla Nerano is the PERFECT example of that. With an emphasis on fresh summer produce and a…
Sous-Vide Duck with Rainbow Carrots, Cauliflower, and Cherry Gastrique
A perfectly assembled bite of duck, both tender and crisp from the skin, a sweet-tangy punch from the cherry gastrique, creamy cauliflower puree, and charred carrots make for one of…
Pan con Tomate – The best way to use ripe tomatoes
Pan con tomate is of the best ways to use soft, slightly over-ripe, tomatoes you have hanging around the house (bonus points if you use summer heirloom tomatoes.) With less…
How to: Summer Vegetable Carpaccio
Summer produce and farmers markets are one of the BEST aspects of summer. The fruit is sweeter, the vegetables more crisp, herbs more fragrant and let’s be honest ~ the…
