Tag: antipasto

Sometimes a Sign – Turkey Meatballs In Romesco Sauce

Sometimes a Sign – Turkey Meatballs In Romesco Sauce

Small Plates Saturday Night has become a tradition in our household, even more so since the pandemic has made dining out a gamble we do not feel is worth the risk. I cook three, four, five, six small dishes, while relaxing and pushing the pressures 

Long Island: Land of Clams – Clams with Garlicky Chorizo Broth and Toasty Bread

Long Island: Land of Clams – Clams with Garlicky Chorizo Broth and Toasty Bread

Long Island is the land of clams. From the original native peoples to the multicultural residents of Long Island today, clams have always been a tasty part of the culinary repertoire. Surrounded by salt water on all sides, with sandy and muddy habitats aplenty, there 

Tomato Bruschetta with Arugula Sprouts and Ricotta Salata

Tomato Bruschetta with Arugula Sprouts and Ricotta Salata

Tomatoes and arugula are a match made in heaven; the juicy sweetness of tomatoes and the spicy bite of arugula. The problem is, the peak of tomato season in the garden does not coincide with maximum arugula production. Tomatoes are best before nights get too 

The Year in Appetizers – Polenta Triangles with Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto

The Year in Appetizers – Polenta Triangles with Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto

As the New Year approaches, my attention turns to appetizers; they are the perfect way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. A wide variety of one or two-bite treats signifies the festivities of the evening and the abundance we all wish for in the New Year. 

Lazy Summer Supper – Tomato Salad with Olives and Fresh Mozzarella

Lazy Summer Supper – Tomato Salad with Olives and Fresh Mozzarella

It’s the end of August, I’m feeling lazy, and it’s too hot for serious cooking in the kitchen. As tomato season is in full swing, we will not suffer. That means we’re eating lots of delicious, healthy tomato salads. They are quick and easy to 

Grilled Vegetables – A Summer Staple

Grilled Vegetables – A Summer Staple

Summer demands simple food, and grilled vegetables fit the bill. I sometimes look at the prepared foods in the big glass case at a supermarket or pork store or deli and see piles of sad, limp grilled vegetables. They don’t look at all appetizing and 

Anyone Can Make a Good Antipasto

Anyone Can Make a Good Antipasto

Anyone can make a good antipasto. You don’t even have to know how to cook. Just visit a pork store. When I moved to Long Island, I had no idea what a pork store was, pork not being a major part of my diet. But 

Why Everyone Should Always Have Roasted Red Peppers in Their Refrigerator

Why Everyone Should Always Have Roasted Red Peppers in Their Refrigerator

I love roasted red peppers. They add extra flair to almost any meal. They are perfect when tucked into a gourmet sandwich or as part of an Italian-flavored salad. They add zest to an antipasto platter and are a delicious small bite served on crostini, 

The Great Mushroom Hike of 2003 – Mushrooms in Olive Oil

The Great Mushroom Hike of 2003 – Mushrooms in Olive Oil

It has been a rainy spring on Long Island where I live, and the mushrooms are blooming. Every day as I walk our dog I see maybe four or five varieties poking their heads up in abundance through the soil. As impressive as it is,