- 08/26/2010
Rigatoni tossed with caramelized zucchini and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 07/12/2010
Spaghetti is coated with a pesto of fresh asparagus and the aromatic flavor of garlic scapes.
- 07/07/2010
A fragrant and simple-to-make side dish for fish.
- 06/17/2010
Faintly sweet, satisfying and colorful, this couscous salad comes from the kitchen of a great New Orleans home cook. A perfect hot weather recipe.
- 04/08/2010
From Cook's Country Best Potluck Recipes by the Editors at America's Test Kitchen.
- 03/25/2010
A cracked wheat, parsley and chopped vegetable salad. Big flavor and very satisfying.
- 02/18/2010
An easy and rich pasta dish that combines fresh pasta with a creamy sheep's milk cheese sauce.
- 02/11/2010
Use a variety of fresh mushrooms for added flavor.
- 01/06/2010
From The Silver Spoon Pasta, a way to cook pasta as if it were risotto.
- 01/06/2010
From The Silver Spoon Pasta, a much-loved Italian classic spicy tomato sauce.
- 12/17/2009
A classic pasta made with fresh clams, garlic and a bit of heat.
- 11/05/2009
From The Southern Italian Table, by Arthur Schwartz.
- 04/30/2009
A great make-ahead side dish that is wonderful with lamb or poultry. Toasting the barley gives it a nutty taste and the onion almost disappears. But it's not quick to make: like many grains it takes about an hour to cook.
- 02/26/2009
You can still enjoy the bright taste of tomatoes during the cold weather.
- 01/22/2009
Even in New York, bottarga is hard to find. But its salty, bitter flavor is worth the search.
- 01/22/2009
Bottarga is pressed fish roe which when grated adds an intense, salty flavor to a simple pasta.
- 12/16/2008
The City Cook can help with advice, recipes, tips for setting up a basic kitchen, and smart places to buy ingredients.
- 09/25/2008
A perfect pantry meal for city cooks.
- 04/17/2008
The award-winning author of Microwave Gourmet shares a simple version of her perfect method for making risotto in a microwave oven.
- 01/24/2008
Fusilli ai Tre Formaggi is a hearty and flavorful classic pasta casserole from Mary Ann Esposito's latest cookbook, Ciao Italia Slow and Easy.
- 01/24/2008
Pasta is one of our most versatile ingredients, particularly for cold weather eating.
- 10/01/2007
Wonderful with the best of summer local cherry tomatoes or height of winter ones. Pre-roasting the tomatoes intensifies the flavors, making a perfect pasta sauce. Garlic and red peppers add spice.
- 09/06/2007
Local ingredients are never better than in the month of September. Celebrate the best food of the year with easy weekday dinners and meals for friends on weekends.
- 08/30/2007
Buy readymade sheets of ravioli dough from Cassinelli in Astoria or else make your own. Then add your favorite filling and set up the production line. It's a bit of trouble but the results are so worth it.
- 08/09/2007
Lobster, a spicy tomato sauce and spaghetti combine to make this classic Italian seafood dish.
- 05/24/2007
This simple tomato sauce may cook in less than 20 minutes but it's still full of robust flavor. Using San Marzano canned tomatoes makes a difference.
- 05/03/2007
A chewy grain that's been used in Italian cuisine for centuries, farro is a versatile choice for salads, soups and risottos.
- 04/09/2007
A winning new all-pasta cookbook by Johanne Killeen and George Germon, chefs and owners of the legendary Al Forno Restaurant, in Providence, R.I.
- 03/16/2007
Rice comes in many colors, textures, and flavors. Bhutanese red rice is a beautiful and flavorful choice for pilafs, risottos and farcis.
- 02/22/2007
Unlike many grains, couscous doesn't take an hour to cook. Then again, it's really not a grain but a semolina pasta originally from North Africa.