Currently browsing

September 2012

Garlicky Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Growing up in a household in which the predominant ethnic influence was Italian, I was raised on homemade tomato sauce. (Interesting trivia: The Italian-Americans in Philadelphia refer to it as “gravy.”) As a matter of fact, buying a jar of Ragú was tantamount to sacrilege in my house. That’s really not …

Pesto-Stuffed Mushrooms

The perfect appetizer to accompany a glass of dry red wine, or a snack to add a little “gourmet” to your afternoon. If you already have the pesto (you have tried the pistachio arugula pesto recipe I posted last week, right?), these come together easily; then it’s just a short …

Peach Crumble Ice Cream

Sweet, juicy yellow peaches are such a nice segue into fall fruits. Our local farmers markets are still brimming with them, and this recipe is a yummy way to use some. It’s the perfect treat to cool you off on an Indian summer day. Peach Crumble Ice Cream is a …