Monthly Archives: January 2022

Two Lunches

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

This weekend was dominated by the major snowstorm that blasted the Northeast. Fortunately, we were able to survive with little inconvenience, in spite of at least a foot of powdery new snow deposited all over our property. Even more important, … Continue reading →

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Cianfotta

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

Back to Italy again, this time to Campania. The dish is Cianfotta, a vegetable stew, originating in Naples and vicinity. While it would normally be made in late summer with fresh vegetables from the region, we have the luxury these … Continue reading →

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Favorites — Two Old and One New

Posted on January 30, 2022 by dgourmac

This was a relatively traditional dinner: fish, noodles, and asparagus. The first two items were old favorite recipes, and the last one is brand new. I had purchased one small black sea bass fillet last Sunday at Eataly Boston. After … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Rice Soup

Posted on January 22, 2022 by dgourmac

This simple soup is a classic in Italian cuisine. I believe its origins are in Piemonte, but I suspect it can be found fairly broadly in Northern Italian cooking. I’ve made different versions before, but this one from Marcella Hazan … Continue reading →

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Tonarelli

Posted on January 22, 2022 by dgourmac

This relatively obscure pasta shape is becoming my favorite fresh pasta. What is unique about it is that, when I roll out the sheet of pasta, I don’t roll it anywhere near as thin as I do with other shapes. … Continue reading →

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Schupfnudeln

Posted on January 21, 2022 by dgourmac

Really? What is that? How often do I write about any foods from Germany and Austria? Almost never, is the answer. But last week, Barbara found an article in the latest Fine Cooking, and it intrigued both of us. I … Continue reading →

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Soup ‘n Salad

Posted on January 21, 2022 by dgourmac

But not the usual stuff. My wife makes superb composed salads, and then matches them with a simple, elegant, and delicious tomato soup, as shown below. The soup was a Marcella Hazan recipe, with just tomatoes and butter. These were … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Mushrooms, Baked Squash Gratin

Posted on January 21, 2022 by dgourmac

You already know I love mushrooms. Here’s a dish with Oyster Mushrooms from Fat Moon and sautéed Shiitakes, served with thinly-sliced and baked zucchini, summer squash, and tomato gratin. Best of all was the wine selection: a Cabernet Franc from … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Paella

Posted on January 21, 2022 by dgourmac

So far, January has been a marvelous month for cooking. One of the best dishes was inspired by the food blog, Lemons + Anchovies. It was a vegetarian paella dish, and it called for all of the ingredients I had … Continue reading →

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Farro and Bean Soup of Abruzzo

Posted on January 10, 2022 by dgourmac

In 1984 Joyce Goldstein launched one of my favorite restaurants, Square One, in San Francisco. That was a decade when I was frequently in the Bay Area, for both business and pleasure, and I enjoyed her cooking and the style … Continue reading →

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