basil

Basil Salt

October 3, 2025

A pantry staple for finishing: fresh basil worked into salt, ready to scatter over tomatoes, eggs, or anything that needs a green, herbal lift.

Caprese Salad (insalata caprese)

August 6, 2013

Insalata caprese is a tomato and mozzarella salad from the island of Capri. This simple…

Homemade Pesto

August 1, 2013

Almost every cuisine on our planet has found an important role for garlic and is…

Thai Larb

July 18, 2013

The other night John and I were watching Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Guy Fieri was…