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Bring the water for the pasta to a boil in a large pot. Rinse the peas under warm water for a few seconds and drain well. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until sizzling. Sauté the

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Make a mirepoix (a flavorful vegetable base) with the carrot, celery and onion by finely chopping or whirling the vegetables in a food processor until just blended, 10-12 quick pulses. Sauté the

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (for the pasta). In a large, deep sauté pan cooking over medium-high heat add the olive oil,the red pepper flakes and the garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns a light brown

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. To prepare the fresh fennel, trim away the tough green stalks. Scrape or cut away any brown spots from the outside layers. Slice the fennel bulb in half lengthwise and remove

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. In large, deep sauté pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and ham and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the diced apple, curry and pepper. Toss to coat well and

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli florets and blanche for one to two minutes (until very al dente). Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain very well.