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A few years ago, my family took a trip to Alaska. I remember the scenery, of course, the kayaking, the hikes, but I also remember the food. That was the trip that convinced me that I like crabmeat. It’s also the first time I ever enjoyed a bread pudding, and the chef [...]

In preparation for tomorrow’s post, here is my mother’s ravioli recipe. The name translates to “half moon,” because the finished ravioli look like little semi-circles.
Ingredients:
2 cups semolina flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
¾ teasp salt
warm water
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2 cups part skim ricotta cheese, drained if necessary
1 egg, lightly beaten
leaves of 2 sprigs Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded part skim [...]

Something strange happened during my year in France. I found myself liking foods I had previously found distasteful. Like eggplant, or the vast array of goat cheese sold at the market (above), or cherries right off the tree. But my heart still sank one night when my host mother brought a beautiful [...]

Today’s Green City Market lettuce extravaganza might have you wondering what to do with all of those irresistible greens.
Here’s an easy fix: a light, refreshing, summery salad dressing. I’ve made a few changes to this recipe, which was originally given to me by the chef of the M.V. Sea Lion.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup salad oil
6 tablespoons lime [...]

With the economy as it is, lots of families are trying to economize by staying in instead of going to a restaurant. NPR’s “How low can you go?” challenge asked four chefs to submit menus and recipes for a family of four that can be prepared for $10 or less.

Like most kids, I grew up thinking my mother made a mean hamburger. I’ve eaten a few burgers in my time, but Mom’s recipe is still my favorite.

Caramelized on the outside but moist and chewy on the inside, these little cakes from Bordeaux have a unique, delicate flavor. If you missed them at the market and are looking for something to do inside this week, you can make cannelés at home.

The Green City Market usually has a variety of meats. If you picked up some pork chops or some chicken, here’s a great marinade my mom makes to braise meats.

I’d like to start a regular feature on this blog: a timely recipe, posted every Saturday.