The humble deviled egg is enjoying quite a renaissance these days, finding itself on trendy restaurant menus across the country. I have fond memories of my mother’s classic v... Read More
Someone recently asked me me what my three favorite comfort foods were, and I had no problem rattling them off: Grandpa Lorenzo’s aglio e olio (spaghetti with olive oil and g... Read More
When winter turns cold and blustery, my thoughts turn to hot, hearty soups. One of my favorites is stracciatella, or Italian egg drop soup. The name means “torn apart” or &... Read More
Like a lot of Italian Americans, my family always had seafood on Christmas Eve. The years it was just my mom, my dad and me, it was only a few courses — an antipasto, a primo... Read More
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday — it’s all about cooking, relaxing and eating — but when I was a vegetarian I dreaded it. Every time I went to dinner at someo... Read More
When the weather gets crisp in the fall, I crave my mother’s clam chowder. The rivalry on the East Coast is fierce over the proper way to make clam chowder; so fierce, in fac... Read More
When my grandparents lived in New York’s Little Italy, my grandfather told my grandmother that he had a job “driving a limo.” She soon discovered that meant he was ... Read More
First, a correction: the measurement for ketchup in last month’s barbecue sauce recipe (“Recipes for Grilling Season,” July, B2) from “Kitchenless Cook” Bill ... Read More
1. Use an instaread meat thermometer. This is for indoor and outdoor cooks. It helps to ensure meat reaches the proper temperature and takes the guesswork out of cooking larger ite... Read More
Kick your backyard barbecue up a notch with easy homemade sauce, babyback ribs on the grill, and three simple but elegant side dishes Many people are intimidated by the idea of mak... Read More
One of the surest signs of spring is the arrival of green garlic, but the window is short — in the Bay Area it usually arrives in April and disappears near the end of July. G... Read More
This is one of those dishes that cost a fortune at Japanese restaurants, but it’s fairly inexpensive and exceptionally easy to make at home (I’m talking impress-your-fr... Read More
Sausage-and-pepper sandwiches have always been a staple in my family, especially during my summer visits to New York and Rhode Island. On the East Coast, it’s rare not to fin... Read More
I was young when my mother passed away, so my father’s girlfriend, Kickie, has been a second mom and an important figure in my adult life. After my father passed in 2008, we grew... Read More