The Sicilian expression—although little known among contemporary Sicilians—sciàtara-e-màtara, is an exclamation of wonder–or contempt! It might be said like “Oh, wonderful!” or contemptuously as in “God! Great merciful God!” The expression derives from the Arabic shātirū yā mā tāra as in “oh, the cleverness that you see!” which Arabs say sarcastically when someone from whom […]
4 Antipasti To Capture Bell Peppers’ Peak Of Perfection
October 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Eating seasonally has been the rule of thumb for cooks for millennia. But if you were to read the food blogosphere, you would think that it was just discovered. And now that we are in the early fall, there are certain foods you can tell are in season because they’re inexpensive and abundant at the […]
Delicious Dishes You Can Make With Frozen Vegetables
February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The name of the game these days seems to be fresh. Fresh everything. However, I’m sure a Bostonian digging out of 7 feet of snow is not thinking fresh. They’re probably thinking “what can I make that’s in the freezer since I can’t get the car out of the snow bank.” One of the two […]
Simple Appetizer, A 4-Can Antipasto
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Fresh is best” is usually a good rule to live by. But if you know how to find quality preserved items, a few well-chosen canned foods in your pantry can save the day, especially during the busy holidays. Healthy food is food that is minimally processed. All the foods’ transformation should happen when you turn […]
Canned Tuna Reborn
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Canned tuna is one of those great foods that is undervalued and underappreciated. You need to think of it as more than cat food for humans. Canned tuna is more than something you dump mayonnaise into for a sandwich. Canned tuna can be the basis for some impressive and noble dishes. You will need to […]
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