Sausage and Grape Skewers

This recipe, my slightly off-kilter ode to harvest, was adapted from Micol Negrin’s gem of a book, The Italian Grill.
Continue reading >>Homemade Gravlax with Wild Alaskan Salmon

‘Tis the season for fresh, sustainable wild Alaskan salmon, and there’s none better than the rich, buttery fish from the Copper River. Gravlax is a Swedish specialty that cures the salmon with a mixture of salt, sugar and spices. It’s a simple, no-cook technique requiring nothing more than a little prep work and time. There…
Continue reading » »Gigantes Beans

I fell in love with these giant beans–often served as part of a mezhedes spread–in Athens. They’re meaty, soaked through with flavor and thoroughly satisfying. To this day, my favorite way to enjoy them is still with toothpicks and a glass of ouzo.
Continue reading » »Make-at-Home Socca

Using a cast-iron skillet, you can start the socca on the stovetop and finish it under the broiler to make this South of France staple at home.
Continue reading » »Sustainable Tuna Caponata

An Italian-style tuna salad, sans mayo, is delicious way to use premium, sustainably caught canned tuna.
Continue reading » »Coppa-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese

This recipe is adapted from Jill Hough’s 100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates to Enjoy with Wines You Love. Super simple, and surprisingly tasty, little finger food!
Continue reading » »Edamame Spread

A super-quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre from simple pantry and freezer ingredients.
Continue reading » »Spicy-Sweet Pickled Cucumbers

Serve these spicy-sweet (and quick to make) pickles as a refreshing summer side dish, or use them as a condiment in sandwiches and tacos.
Continue reading » »Lemon Verbena Honey Granita

Lemon verbena has a heady, perfumey fragrance that gives a surprising, sensuous flavor to this refreshing granita.
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