Tag: sourdough bread

Blood Orange and Radicchio Panzanella

Blood Orange and Radicchio Panzanella

I’ve always admired the rows of radicchio at the farmers market; it’s one of the most beautiful vegetables I’ve ever seen. But every time I’ve cooked with it in the past, it’s been an unmitigated disaster. Until now! I’ve cracked the code and I’m sharing…

Carrot Top Pesto Breakfast Strata

Carrot Top Pesto Breakfast Strata

Leftovers have a bad reputation, but all they need is a little love and they’ll transform into something new and flavorful. When you want to make a show-stopping brunch centerpiece, look no further than my Carrot Top Pesto Breakfast Strata. This breakfast casserole transforms leftover…

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

Salads seem like something summery, not so much a winter dish. But the great irony of this is that many salad greens and lettuces are at their peak in the cold winter months. But there’s an easy way to make salads a bit richer and more suitable for January (and without breaking any new year’s resolutions): grill (or broil) the lettuce. Sounds crazy, but it’s incredibly tasty. Grilled romaine lettuce is the star of this easy Caesar salad recipe. 

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Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 1

Farmers Market Finds: August, Part 1

I cannot believe it is August already. The summer is flying by, and I’m soaking up every bit of it that I can.  Summer markets are always my favorite, probably because of the wide variety of produce that’s in season. And in August, we’re right…