Monthly Archives: June 2020

Pasta Trenette

Posted on June 23, 2020 by dgourmac

This post is about Pasta Trenette from Liguria, Italy — a delicious vegetarian linguini-like dish with pesto, potatoes and green beans.  Why?  The reason is that I found a box of Trenette pasta in a far corner of my pantry.  … Continue reading →

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Inspiration and Necessities: The Development of a New Recipe

Posted on June 19, 2020 by dgourmac

Last night it was my turn to cook.  We had not made pasta for a week, so it was a no-brainer for me.  I would make pasta.  But which one? When choosing what to cook, I get my inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Cianfotta (A Neapolitan Version of Ratatouille)

Posted on June 15, 2020 by dgourmac

Summer is coming soon (at least in this hemisphere).  That means the arrival of great fresh vegetables, which for me, often get celebrated by making one of the amazing European roasted vegetable dishes.  Among my favorites are: France: Tian/Ratatouille.  https://dgourmac.wordpress.com/2013/09/05/from-the-sublime-to-the-ridiculous/ … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta, Newschetta

Posted on June 13, 2020 by dgourmac

As much as I enjoy the cooking and baking, I get that much pleasure and more from the eating.  Here are a few highlights with my sourdough bread and remaining octopus. This particular bread has been a thrill, the best … Continue reading →

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Tartine Bread Again — with Improved Techniques

Posted on June 12, 2020 by dgourmac

As many people are doing during this pandemic, I am baking bread more often now.  Three weeks ago I wrote about returning to Tartine breads, and I am continuing further down that path.  My breads are good now, most of … Continue reading →

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Braised Halibut with Leeks and Dijon Mustard

Posted on June 12, 2020 by dgourmac

It’s been an exciting and busy week for cooking.  Barbara came home with a lovely piece of halibut from the market, so last night I tried a new recipe to make good use of the fish and available vegetables.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Octopus, Revisited — or Harold McGee, I Love You.

Posted on June 11, 2020 by dgourmac

I’ve written about Octopus 18 times in the past 8 years.  I think that’s some indication of its importance to me in a culinary sense.  Two years ago, I wrote that I Finally Learned How to Cook Octopus.   Within … Continue reading →

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