Sauces & condiments
Garlic confit spread A gourmet, homemade garlic paste that’s out of this world!
Turn your raw garlic into something truly magical When you slowly poach garlic in olive oil, something magical happens:…
January 15, 2015-
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Sauces & condimentsVincotto with fresh ginger and spices Tips and tricks for a perfect, tangy homemade “cooked wine”
What is vincotto? Vincotto (also known as vin cotto) is a “cooked wine” made from unfermented grape must, slow-simmered…
November 12, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsHow to make brown butter An easy-to-make condiment for any cook’s winter kitchen
Brown butter is an exquisite and versatile condiment, and it’s extremely easy to make. Heat butter until the milk…
October 29, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsOven-roasted tomatoes with garlic and lemon thyme A simple, versatile recipe with endless possibilities
When the season is in full force and tomatoes abound, I love to make these oven-roasted tomatoes. It’s a…
September 6, 2014 -
Sauces & condiments, StartersEggplant caponata
This caponata has every element of the traditional Sicilian dish, but the way it’s cooked is a departure from…
August 19, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsSummer tomato sauce with sweet onions and fresh herbs
This is a wonderful alternative to the classic tomato sauce with basil. I love to make this sauce at…
July 31, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsHoney-roasted grape or cherry tomatoes
What’s most enticing about grape and cherry tomatoes is that, unlike their big sisters, even the store-bought kind can…
May 16, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsRamp pesto
Because ramps are only available for a few short weeks at the beginning of spring, you have to relish…
May 1, 2014 -
Sauces & condimentsKale pesto
This wintry version of pesto is robust, but just as luxurious as the classic basil sauce. Indeed, kale lends…
December 31, 2013 -
Jams, compotes & honeys, Sauces & condimentsCranberry-Port compote with cinnamon and orange zest
A Thanksgiving feast doesn’t feel complete without a bowl of cranberry sauce. Undeniably, the tangy condiment has become as…
November 14, 2013 -
Sauces & condimentsRoasted salsa verde
This salsa verde has incredible punch, but what makes it special is the roasting process. The tomatillos and jalapeño…
August 22, 2013 -
Sauces & condimentsBasil pesto One that will stay bright green!
Here’s a classic basil sauce that won’t turn brown the minute you toss it with hot pasta! The trick:…
July 18, 2013