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Linguine and Clams
I make linguine and clams at all times of the year, not just for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. But piled up in a bowl we brought back from Ravello, it really does look like a party. I tend to remove...
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Marinated Sardines
This dish is essentially the same as marinated fresh anchovies, so you can use whatever is available. Your fishmonger will most likely fillet them for you, but I did mine myself and it wasn’t that...
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Eggplant Caponata
Caponata is an Italian eggplant dip that I love for parties. It’s more healthy than most of my party appetizers and it’s vegetarian, so everyone likes it. This version has some Sicilian flavors (where...
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Grilled Oysters with Warm Mignonette
I love oysters, and I think the best ones I ever had were in California at Hog Island, where we ate them right after they were pulled from the cold water. We can’t get them quite like that here in NY,...
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Clams in Spicy Brodetto with Garlic Bread
This broth (or brodetto in Italian cuisine) is so amazing, you will want to soak up every drop or at least save it for later. (It’s great to flavor stews, risottos, soups, just about anything.) It may...
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ABC Kitchen Roasted Carrot Salad
This salad is all about contrasts, and the way they work together to make an interesting dish. Warm carrots combine with cool, creamy avocado. Crunchy toasted seeds add crunch and the citrusy...
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