For thirty some years I have been both fascinated with and challenged by gnocchi, which I tasted for the first time in a tiny restaurant in Umbria. As each delicate dumpling melted in my mouth I vowed that I would learn to make it. Well, after seven or eight recipes, lots of advice, half eaten restaurant servings and many different commercial brands, I thought I had lost interest.
Continue reading →Grilled Mahi Mahi and Tostada Salad Serves 2 Inspiration Perfectly fresh Mahi Mahi is a rare find. When I see it, I buy and cook enough for two or three meals. I love southwest flavors, so it’s a natural to … Continue reading →
Coleslaw with Grilled Mahi Mahi and Artichoke Serves 2 Inspiration The day I bought the Mahi Mahi, I saw a spectacular curly cabbage at the farmers market. I salivated over the idea of pickled capers, onions and homemade mayonnaise transforming … Continue reading →
Homemade Mayonnaise Makes 1 quart Inspiration My mother made mayonnaise often but not always, first with a hand eggbeater and then with a blender. I really liked her mayonnaise, but somehow Best Foods took precedence in my life until the … Continue reading →
