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Calamarata Pasta with Shrimp and Anchovy Sauce
Ring-shaped calamarata pasta tossed with shrimp in a deep, savoury anchovy sauce.
Read MoreCreamy Baked Spaghetti with Leeks and Anchovies
A one-pot pasta so good I made it two days in a row. The anchovy cream adds depth and umami, even if you think you don’t like anchovies.
Read MoreHummus with a Surprising Ingredient
A classic hummus with one unexpected addition that deepens the flavour, you’ll have to guess what it is.
Read Morehomemade anchovy butter (umami-rich)
Making flavoured butter isn’t a new invention but when anchovies are added, you get a whole lotta umami-rich going on. Say what? Umami is a trendy foodie word for a pleasant savoury taste. In a nutshell, something to pump up the flavour like adding a splash of fish sauce or lime juice. I read that…
Read Morebruschetta with white anchovies
Bruschetta (pronounced bru-sketta) is a classic Italian appetizer consisting of toasted bread slices topped with fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil. There are oodles of variations and I’ve named a few here for you to consider: smashed avocado with chopped tomatoes; zucchini goat cheese bruschetta; smoked salmon with mascarpone cheese.
Read Moregrilled radicchio with bagna càuda
Sometimes less is more and in cooking terms it’s spot on. Simple ingredients can make any dish shine. Bagna càuda is an Italian sauce made with butter, olive oil, garlic and anchovies. The Italians eat it with fennel, peppers, carrots, cauliflower. Fresh bread dipped in this sauce is simply scrumptious! Or, give your taste buds…
Read Moreprosciutto wrapped tomato
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s that time of the year when we’re out socializing and entertaining at home. The thought of entertaining can be intimidating for both the novice and the experienced. When I know I am having friends over, I generate a plan, cook ahead, stay within my limits…
Read MoreBrussels Sprout Salad
Brussels sprout leaves with pecans, cranberries, anchovies and Niagara Gold cheese, finished with balsamic.
Read MoreStuffed Round Zucchini (zucchine tonde ripiene)
Farmers’ markets always provide interesting selections of fruits and vegetables and most vendors are happy to share their knowledge of their produce. I spotted these round zucchinis at the Ridge Hill Yonkers’ Down to Earth Farmers’ Market – aren’t they adorable? Serves 4 4 round zucchinis 1 garlic clove, minced 3 or 4 sun dried…
Read MoreRoasted Red Pepper Salad with White Beans and Anchovy Sauce
I enjoy listening to stories of the past and with my mother in-law visiting, it’s the perfect time to hear more. Aida was born on the tiny island of Gibraltor 89 years ago. She moved to England in 1946 and has what I call a lovely Spanish/English accent. We are never short on conversation, our…
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower with Linguine
It seems like a such long time since we last had linguine. The cauliflower in the fridge had been carefully selected for another dish but I wasn’t in the mood and decided last minute to make this. I always have a bottle of capers and anchovies in the fridge so all that was needed was…
Read MoreGrilled Broccolini with Garlic Anchoy Sauce
The tail end of Spring is drawing to a close and thankfully the warmer weather has arrived. And because of this, the air in our neighborhood is perfumed with food being cooked on backyard barbeques. If you don’t barbecue you almost feel left out. When I head out to our back deck to fire up…
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