…bit of oil, salt and pepper to make a salad. That is how I had this once in a tony restaurant in Florence. But personally I like the rustic informality…
Pasta a risotto (Pasta Cooked in the Manner of Risotto)
…a cacio e pepe (see this post for the pasta recipe) which eliminates the initial soffritto altogether, and like the pasta, calls for abundant pecorino and freshly ground pepper at…
Gnocchi al gorgonzola (Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce)
…after the cream has reduced. And a good grinding of freshly ground pepper, at the very end, makes for an ‘earthier’ dish. I have seen more ‘creative’ variations, like adding…
Quick Note: Salade frisée à l’anchoiade
…vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper and a good pour of olive oil. Taste for balance and adjust the ingredients to your liking. Pour into a bowl or container and…
Minestrone: A Primer
…and let each diner mix it in to taste. Or, in a typical Tuscan style, just pour over un filo d’olio and a generous grating of black pepper over each…
Fricassée de poulet à l’ancienne (Julia Child’s Old-Fashioned Chicken Fricassee)
…pepper, then with 3 Tbs. of flour. Turn so that the flour is coated with the cooking butter. Allow to cook slowly for 4 minutes, turning once. Step 4: Then…
Patate in padella (Sautéed Potatoes)
…a few minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper, to allow them to insaporire and to brown ever so slightly. Then add a splash of white wine and water to cover…
Tagliatelle alle zucchini (Tagliatelle with Zucchini)
…sliced baby zucchine in olive oil with a chopped up shallot over moderate heat, seasoning with salt and pepper as it cooked. When all was soft (as for onions, adding…