Category Archives: Lunch

Valentine’s Day Treat: How to make a phenomenal savory tart or sweet galette

Posted on February 14, 2013 by cuocaciccia

I have been meaning to share a fantastic tart/crust/pastry technique with you for a long while, but due to problems with the new camera that we inherited, have not gotten around to actually photographing it. This would make a great … Continue reading →

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Winter Garden Soup (Kale, potato, bean, and lemon)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by cuocaciccia

Hey there Friends. Let’s just pretend that months and months have not elapsed since the last time I posted. We all have that buddy who we see about 1/12 of the time we actually wish we could, right? The best … Continue reading →

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes with olive oil and salt

Posted on October 2, 2012 by cuocaciccia

My friends, we have gotten way too extreme over here. I’m talking two months or so of homemade wild yeast starter breads. This has consumed the spare 4 and a half minutes that I used to dedicate to photographing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads, Breakfast, Dinner, Jams & Preserves, Jams and Preserves, Lunch, Tomatoes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Agnolotti al Plin–Piemontesi filled pasta from zia Alida

Posted on September 8, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Is there anyone out there who is adamantly anti-pasta? That is what I thought. Pasta is the big unifier, spanning cultures, inciting pasta making parties, and is infinitely adaptable and flexible. If you have a few more guests than you … Continue reading →

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Food of love…Israeli Couscous with Carrots, Moroccan Olives, and Preserved Lemon

Posted on June 16, 2011 by cuocaciccia

Last weekend we had a bridal shower for my sister. I had some help making the food and I was off the hook for drinks, but I a little problem. I had to transport food for about twenty-five people over … Continue reading →

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Cumin-Cauliflower Fritters with Lime Yogurt Sauce

Posted on April 14, 2011 by cuocaciccia

One of my favorite cookbooks is Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. The photos are gorgeous and artsy, depicting what seems like just my type of place. Big plates piled high with colorful salads and vegetables, a variety of beautiful meat dishes, and … Continue reading →

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Apple Rosemary Tartine with Aged Gouda

Posted on March 29, 2011 by cuocaciccia

This is a little story about a sandwich and a bakery. I make a lot of quick  “from scratch” meals over here. Sometimes lunch is just what my kids are eating (often yogurt and a piece of fruit), but sometimes … Continue reading →

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