Tsilya Sadetsky, owner of Cafe Samovar, is solely responsible for this recipe. Ingredients: ½ small yellow onion, very small dice 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small can whole cooked beets, … [Read more...] about Cafe Samovar’s Beet Pkaly (makes about 1 1/2 cups)
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Porchetta with “Jason’s” Mostarda
Porchetta with ”Jason’s” Pear Mostarda Feeds 6-8 normal people First off, it’s POOR-KET-UH. Just like bruschetta is actually BREW-SKET-UH. When combined, ch takes on a K inflection in Italian. Does it matter that you present this to your … [Read more...] about Porchetta with “Jason’s” Mostarda
Inside Outside Quesadillas
Inside Out Quesadillas Makes one 8 to 10-inch quesadilla Why inside out? Because there’s a thin layer of crunchy cheese on the outside of the quesadilla as well as the melty stuff on the inside tucked between the tortillas. Created during a … [Read more...] about Inside Outside Quesadillas
Broccoli-Risotto Casserole with Lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano
Broccoli-Risotto Casserole with Lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano Makes one 9-inch casserole that serves 4-6 This was the first dish I cooked in our apartment in New Hampshire. Tasked with making Thanksgiving dinner for the three of us (wife … [Read more...] about Broccoli-Risotto Casserole with Lemon and Parmigiano Reggiano
Compost Bin Ramen
Compost Bin Ramen Makes 2 healthy-sized portions Also called Quarantine Ramen, White Trash Ramen (which, in some circles is redundant) or Redneck Ramen (ditto). Ivan Orkin and David Chang, famous chefs known for their ramen, would probably stab … [Read more...] about Compost Bin Ramen
Charcoal-Fired Bodie Island Oysters with Chipotle-Garlic Butter and Seaweed
Charcoal-Fired Bodie Island Oysters Makes a dozen grilled oysters Kristin and I did a dumb thing. We traveled all over the South on our stomachs for five weeks this past summer. Dumb because COVID-19 was ravaging the country. Most everyone we … [Read more...] about Charcoal-Fired Bodie Island Oysters with Chipotle-Garlic Butter and Seaweed
Crudo of Cape Cod Bay Bluefin Tuna, Fennel-Hazelnut Gremolata, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crudo of Cape Cod Bay Bluefin Tuna Makes about 5 portions This past October, Kristin and I auditioned for gigs at a small family-run Italian restaurant in New Hampshire. After months of unemployment and travel, our nest egg was dwindling. We … [Read more...] about Crudo of Cape Cod Bay Bluefin Tuna, Fennel-Hazelnut Gremolata, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lentil-Zucchini Falafels
Lentil-Zucchini Falafels Makes about 30 spoon-sized falafels The Restaurant Phoenix Project Dinner on Alamo Farm was a meatfest. We had Johnny Kirk’s 264-pound hog, Brent McAfee’s sausages, bacon and “dacon” or duck bacon. Feeling for my … [Read more...] about Lentil-Zucchini Falafels
