Category Archives: Food

#21 – Moroccan Eggplant and Olive Tagine

Posted on April 15, 2022 by dgourmac

I bought my first computer in 1995, for the explicit purpose of scanning recipes from food magazines I had saved. I knew computers were available earlier, but I needed two accessories in addition to accomplish my goal: (1) a high-quality … Continue reading →

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Fine Pasta Lunch in Less than 30 Minutes

Posted on April 10, 2022 by dgourmac

Most packaged dry pastas cook in about 12 minutes or less. Last week I was able to do a delicious pasta lunch from scratch very quickly. Ingredients 170 g Penne pasta from La Dolda (or any good short pasta) chopped … Continue reading →

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For Fans of Marcella and Victor Hazan

Posted on April 10, 2022 by dgourmac

If you are passionate about good food, you probably are familiar with Marcella Hazan. And if you really care about Italian cooking, Marcella has directly or indirectly already played a role in your appreciation and approach. I’ve been a devotee … Continue reading →

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Grilled Manchego Cheese and Wild Mushroom Crostini

Posted on April 3, 2022 by dgourmac

My favorite simple lunch these days is made with nothing more than bread, wild mushrooms, and sheep milk cheese. Sometimes I embellish it slightly, in this case with a few cherry tomatoes. Sometimes I use a slice or two of … Continue reading →

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Homemade Spinach Tagliatelle and Ikarian Soufico

Posted on April 3, 2022 by dgourmac

Ever since I read this article in the New York Times 10 years ago, I have been interested in the Greek island of Ikaria. The lifestyle and food habits seemed perfectly suited to my own values, so I am always … Continue reading →

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Late, Quick Lunch

Posted on April 3, 2022 by dgourmac

It was close to 2 PM, and I hadn’t even thought about lunch. My go-to meal in this situation is normally a pasta dish, so I searched the cabinets for a small bag of dried pasta, leftover from a previous … Continue reading →

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Salad of Chioggia Beets, Daikon Radish, and Sorrel

Posted on April 2, 2022 by dgourmac

One of the joys of being in New England during the last 10 years had been the explosion of high quality, local farmers who are providing fresh fruits and vegetables to passionate cooks like us. This month I’ve written a … Continue reading →

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Fresh Porcini, Finally Cooked Right

Posted on April 2, 2022 by dgourmac

If you love mushrooms, as I do, at some point you will have the pleasure of eating fresh Porcinis. I have found that the ones from Italy are far better than any others I’ve tried (US Northwest, Slovenia, etc.) Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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Raving About Radicchio

Posted on April 2, 2022 by dgourmac

I have always loved bitter greens, and most of all, Radicchio di Treviso. One of my best meals in March was a salad made with Tuna Fish, Radicchio, and Cannellini Beans. Thinly-sliced Castelfranco Radicchio and chopped Gaeta olives were all … Continue reading →

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Polenta with Pzazz!

Posted on March 30, 2022 by dgourmac

Lately I’ve become a big fan of Polenta. It’s a great alternative to pasta and rice, and it matches well with all kinds of vegetables. My wife makes the best polenta dishes I have had, so I’ve been trying to … Continue reading →

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