If you’re new to the world of ramps, throw on your most worn flannel, get a fresh tattoo and join the circle of chefs, food writers, hipsters and local eating enthusiasts before 8 am at the nearest farmer’s market. You’ll find them under the produce tent grabbing the perkiest of the elusive Spring produce. JustRead more
We don’t always make crab cakes, but when we do, we put our house up for a second mortgage to splurge on jumbo-lump crab meat and we take cues from our friends in Maryland who use only a few more necessary ingredients in order to let the lovely, sweet crab steal the show. ToRead more
Stop me if I’ve told you this story before. It’s the one when I ordered Gambas al Ajillo – Spanish Garlic Shrimp – at a little tapas restaurant in Madrid. Before I could say ajo, our small wooden table was blanketed by a steaming cloud of garlic. It was intoxicating (and I do mean the scent ofRead more
We like to think of these Potato Nachos as the result of a scandalous love affair between a loaded baked potato and nachos. It takes the best of both — the salty bacon, bright scallions and creamy topping of a baked potato, and the crisp, spicy and layered quality of nachos — and combines themRead more
It’s right around this time of year when we find ourselves in the midst of a serious winter squash rut. Don’t get us wrong, we love hard-skinned squash. When the weather grows cold, we look for Acorn Squash at the market as a the first sign of Fall. In the end of the warmer months,Read more
Whether you’re hosting the party of the year, or curling up on your couch, New Year’s Eve is a night that deserves to get at least a little festive. For us, that means a few really good appetizers and champagne, of course (see last week’s post). Shellfish is always fancy and simple, and this recipeRead more