Category Archives: Wine

Never Too Many Pastas

Posted on April 18, 2021 by dgourmac

Homemade, Fresh, Campania The title is one of my philosophies of life. And it explains why I chose to make fresh pasta with vegetables in the style (and wine) of Campania for dinner one night and a different dish with … Continue reading →

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Wood-Fired Lemon Pizza

Posted on April 17, 2021 by dgourmac

Good food inspires all kinds of creative activity for me. Recently, I was looking over new Instagram posts from a few of the people I follow, and I was immediately struck by this one, from Chris Bianco, the founder of … Continue reading →

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Recurring Vegetable Leftovers

Posted on April 17, 2021 by dgourmac

I have difficulty discarding perfectly good leftovers, even after having had them several times in different forms. Early in April I made two favorite French recipes for a dinner, Zucchini Tomato Gratin and Roast Provençal Tomatoes. We finished the tomatoes … Continue reading →

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The Versatility of Salads

Posted on April 17, 2021 by dgourmac

As I’ve written before, traditional salads don’t interest me much. On the other hand, there are occasions and ways in which I take full advantage of how versatile and easy to prepare salads can be. Here are three examples this … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Norma (inspired by Stanley Tucci in Sicily)

Posted on April 16, 2021 by dgourmac

Like many lovers of Italian food, wine, and culture, I enjoyed watching Stanley Tucci’s CNN series recently, “Searching for Italy”. I have also always been a fan of Tucci’s acting and style. In the last episode he visits Sicily. In … Continue reading →

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Pasta and Clam Sauce for Lunch

Posted on March 23, 2021 by dgourmac

Since our trip to the fish market on Friday, I am still reveling in the superb seafood treats which began with the Spanish octopus and the Baked Orata over the weekend. Today’s lunch continued the hot streak, with a version … Continue reading →

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Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese Dishes for Dinner

Posted on March 22, 2021 by dgourmac

Our dinners during the third week in March were devoted to several favorite old recipes, with dishes inspired by the cuisines of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and China. The first one was a dish I developed eight years ago. Cooked in … Continue reading →

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The Elegance of Canned Tuna Salad

Posted on March 14, 2021 by dgourmac

StarKist and Chicken of the Sea may be the most popular brands of canned tuna fish, but any resemblance between them and really good tuna is purely coincidental. If you want to make a truly delicious tuna salad, then I … Continue reading →

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Briam and Pan-Roasted Salmon

Posted on March 14, 2021 by dgourmac

Roasted vegetables are always a treat, and an easy meal is one of those dishes with a piece of fish. A couple of nights ago, I chose Briam (or Briami), a Greek dish of Mediterranean vegetables, along with a small … Continue reading →

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Second Half of February — Cooking Delights – Part 2

Posted on March 7, 2021 by dgourmac

Bruschetta. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know that making sourdough — Tartine-style Country Loaf — is a major part of my cooking pleasure. You also must be familiar with the importance of bruschette for … Continue reading →

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