It’s December, which for many people means a traditional, tried and true line-up of meats, sides, desserts and heritage treats. Food traditions run deep, and especially so during the holiday season; so I won’t try to sell you a new way to cook ham or meatballs. Instead, I will share a family favorite that fits … Read more
Nori tacos with seaweed. Nori, the green wrapping on sushi rolls, is rich in protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. It was a whirlwind year and now 2022 comes to a close. A time to reflect, a chance to improve, let’s try some new foods, you have nothing to lose. I’ve gone through the lists. … Read more
Let’s agree, Italian cuisine has become an indispensable part of Indian food habits. Every nook and corner of the country has at least one Italian food joint serving freshly-baked pizzas, saucy pasta, risotto and more. And we can’t deny pasta remains one of the most popular choices among all (another one being pizza). From street-side … Read more
Leftovers can be amazing. They are an easy meal that you don’t have to think about and can just heat up and eat. However, it turns out they can also be very dangerous, and even deadly. That was the sad case for a 20-year-old student who passed away after eating five-day-old pasta. His case was … Read more
A fair number of you contacted me after my last recipe, which was for a fall tartine that called for roasted beets, arugula pesto and pickled apples. “That looks delicious,” one reader began. “However, as good as that looks, it looks too complicated. Just too many steps for me.” I hear you, and I agree. … Read more
In a nation where cooking pasta is treated with religious reverence, any challenge to the traditional way of doing things is bound to be viewed as controversial – if not downright heretical. So when one of Italy’s biggest pasta makers began telling its customers to ignore what generations of the country’s nonni (grandparents) had taught … Read more
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Lasagna is already delicious, but maybe you’re looking to sneak in more protein and reduce some carbs, maybe digestive sensitivities stop you from pasta loving the way you want, or maybe the grocery store ran out again. Regardless, you’re here hankering for lasagna, so instead of forgoing the dish entirely, make … Read more