Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont
A simple dish of pasta and beans takes me back to the warm hospitality of Italy. Continue reading Remembering Pasta Fagioli in the Piedmont
Category: Dinner
Give Thanks to the Lard!
Up until a about 100 years century ago, lard was a popular source of fat for cooking and baking all over the world. In the last decade, trend-setting American chefs began using lard in their recipes (fat rendered from pigs). What changed? Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lard!
Ali Nazik: Smoked Eggplant Yogurt Purée and Ground Beef Stew
Serve the hearty tomato sauce steaming hot over the warm eggplant yogurt purée. The contrast between the hot, meaty acidic sauce and the cooler creamy yogurt purée will delight the palette. Continue reading Ali Nazik: Smoked Eggplant Yogurt Purée and Ground Beef Stew
Rolf and Daughters
Named a semi-finalist for Best Chef South by the James Beard Foundation in 2011 for his achievements in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, at Fish Out of Water, Philip Krajeck left the beach resort to open his own place in Nashville. Krajeck founded Rolf and Daughters in late 2012 within the Boiler Building of the old Werthan Bag Company factory in the Germantown neighborhood of The … Continue reading Rolf and Daughters
Orange Roughy and Radicchio Salad with Alabama White Sauce
The golden raisins in the salad enhance the City House version from several weeks ago by complementing the radicchio’s bitter flavors and the cool, creamy heat of the Alabama White Sauce. Continue reading Orange Roughy and Radicchio Salad with Alabama White Sauce
City House Nashville
When I travel in the United States, I Google “James Beard” and the city of my destination to learn about new and noteworthy eateries. The James Beard Foundation recognizes chefs and restauranteurs with awards comparable to the Oscars given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Visiting the establishment of a James Beard semi-finalist or finalist usually ensures a great dining experience. After a … Continue reading City House Nashville
Shiitake Beef and Barley Stew
Beef, nutty barley and earthy mushrooms in a hearty broth will warm you on a cold night. Continue reading Shiitake Beef and Barley Stew
Dinner Pairings with Scotch
Rich fatty foods like cheese, grilled or smoked meats and fish, sweet Fall vegetables, and chocolate really do well with Scotch. Continue reading Dinner Pairings with Scotch
Making Grandmas Proud at Catherine and Mary’s
After a few visits to Catherine and Mary’s, it’s clear that the A|M empire hasn’t over-extended itself. Continue reading Making Grandmas Proud at Catherine and Mary’s
Galette de Courgette
The galette offers a canvas for baking any number of beautiful savory or sweet pies for every season of the year. Continue reading Galette de Courgette
Place at the Table 