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Homemade Fettuccine with Shrimp and Vegetables

Posted on July 22, 2025 by dgourmac

Making pasta is one of my favorite endeavors in the kitchen, although I must admit I have had a good many disappointments in the results plus a few outright failures. Fortunately, dinner last night was not in those categories. Winging … Continue reading →

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Melitzanopilafo – Greek Eggplant Pilaf

Posted on March 29, 2025 by dgourmac

I often turn to Greek dishes when I am looking for healthy, flavorful, satisfying meals based on good vegetables. You will find a number of such meals in this blog, such as Briam, Tourlou, and Soufiko. Tonight we added a … Continue reading →

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Machu Picchu

Posted on March 10, 2025 by dgourmac
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Cisternino Flowers

Posted on May 12, 2024 by dgourmac

High on the list of the many things I love about Italy is the profusion of flowers I see every time I come here. Of course, it helps that my trips are usually in April or May, so it’s a … Continue reading →

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An Italian Version of Briam

Posted on May 12, 2024 by dgourmac

Briam or Briami is a classic Greek baked vegetable dish. I first made it seven years ago and have done different versions at least a half a dozen times since then. When faced with a dilemma last week about what … Continue reading →

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Simple Best Octopus Cooking

Posted on November 12, 2023 by dgourmac

Once again, using the techniques from Harold McGee and Jesse Schenker, and three octopus legs from New Deal Fish Market in Cambridge, I was able to enjoy two terrific meals with my favorite mollusk. Best of all, it required minimal … Continue reading →

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Olive and Walnut Sourdough Spelt Bread

Posted on August 23, 2023 by dgourmac

Back in May, I was browsing the website for Breadtopia, one of my primary suppliers for bread making, and I came across a recipe of theirs for a sourdough bread with olives and walnuts. Since it had been several years … Continue reading →

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Beluga Lentils? Black Mushrooms? Roasted Leeks?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by dgourmac

Who would put together a dinner featuring these ingredients? You guessed it. Beluga Lentils with Black Mushrooms and Mirepoix — note: the green beans was a last-minute add. Roasted Leeks with Beet Horseradish Cream This lovely California Carignane/Grenache blend was … Continue reading →

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Return to NYC for Two Days of Food Exploration

Posted on January 29, 2023 by dgourmac

Having grown up in New York City, I’ve always been comfortable going back there for several days to enjoy the diversity and treasures of the Big Apple. One or two trips a year — just for food, wine, and friends … Continue reading →

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Gravlax for the New Year

Posted on January 5, 2023 by dgourmac

In keeping with our pescatarian theme, we started the new year with an old favorite, Gravlax. This Swedish invention for curing fish is a marvelous invention: tasty, versatile, can be part of almost any meal, and it’s not that hard … Continue reading →

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