Nothing like fresh picked corn in the summer, and not only is this dish delicious, but it’s surprisingly beautiful too. The sweetness of the corn is a lovely counterpoint to the saltiness and flavor of the pancetta and the cheese. Adapted from Judy Rodgers’ Zuni Café...
Soup in the summer? Yes! With all these beautiful seasonal vegetables, and delicious fresh pesto. Minestrone would be made with anything on hand. As such, there is no one canonical way to make the dish, but rather variations based on region, season, and availability....
What’s great about this dish is that the cut zucchini mimic the shape of the spaghetti, which makes for a fun contrast. The easiest way to do this is with a mandolin — a great tool to have in your kitchen in general — Benriner makes a very good one, which you can find...
Carbonara is one of the most traditional pasta dishes in Italy. Originally from Rome, now Italians all over the country are declaring their recipe the best. Italians would never add asparagus to their Carbonara, however I love to lighten this dish with a bit of veg....
I used to make this with fresh sardines which are abundant in the San Francisco Bay Area, but this dish is just as delicious with canned. Just make sure to get the best quality possible, preferably Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. Cooking the fennel in this way gives...
