One of the most delightful of simple vegetable dishes is chiles cooked in a pan. In particular, the shishito chile, also called a padron chile, is a small, wavy-skinned chile that can be eaten whole and plain without too much piquancy. However, there’s a catch: for some reason about 1 in 10 is really hot […]
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Bistecca alla Fiorentina
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bistecca alla Fiorentina Grilled Porterhouse Steak from Florence A classic preparation of Tuscan cuisine comes from the region around Florence, where a tall, lean, and heavy breed of cattle called Chianina is raised: a two-year-old might weigh 2,000 pounds. But it is the steer between 14 and 16 months old that is used for this […]
Fava Bean Purée: Start the Party Differently
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Fava beans are a spring vegetable with a short season. The good news is these versatile little wonders are about to be plentiful. READ MORE
Katmer, A Flaky Turkish Pastry
June 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The number of food stands at the Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival in May at the Orange County Fairground in Costa Mesa, Calif., was a bit daunting because all the food looked wonderful and smelled even better. One of the longest lines was for the katmer, a baked flaky pastry stuffed with clotted cream, sugar, […]
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