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Carol Ann Kates 
I received an email from Margo Ervin, who had been given my cookbook as a gift. She conveyed the following: “Your cookbook gives me the feeling that meals in your household are special and very family-oriented — something I would like to create in my own home.” Her comment made me reflective as this is the …
Read moreYes, Margo, Meals in our House are Special and Always Family-Oriented
Risotto is a creamy rice dish that originated in the rice-growing regions of Northern Italy. Legend has it this dish dates back to 1574, when a stained-glass maker working on Milan’s cathedral developed yellow-tinted glass by adding saffron to his pigments. Since saffron turned his glass into a magnificent hue, the glassmaker added the spice …
Steak houses are popular destinations for special-occasion meals but often cost more than we want to spend for an evening out. And, during the recent Covid restrictions, we are staying home and cooking more. If you crave a steak house dinner, the following meal for 4 to 6 people, which includes two sides and a …
If you’ve done much traveling in Mexico, you’ve run across fish tacos. This humble delicacy consists of lightly battered, mild white fish that is deep-fried and served in warm corn tortillas along with shredded cabbage, a spicy sour cream or mayonnaise sauce, salsa, and a drizzle of fresh lime juice. Ensenada, Mexico, claims to be …
Last fall, while visiting Tuscany, I noticed “ribollita” appeared on the menus of every restaurant or café we visited. In getting help translating menus, we found this dish is also called minestra di pane (bread soup) or zuppa di magro (lean soup). Now, I had not heard of “ribollita” before this trip. Curious, I just …
Read moreRibollita – Tuscan Minestrone – The Perfect Cold Weather Soup