Frittata with Greens and Onions in Beef Stock

This recipe combines the richness of eggs with a rich beef stock.  It makes a wonderful main course or soup course.  The soup is finished with croutons, parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese.  This is a great way to use leftovers and freezer items to make a meal.  I’ve served small portions as a soup … Continue reading

Brown Beef Stock

A basic rich beef stock is a great thing to have on hand.   This stock recipe is wonderful hot with a little salt, sipped from a cup like tea.  It is also the foundation of many recipes.  There is a lot of time between start and finish though not a lot of effort and … Continue reading

Pizza Dough

This is my basic pizza dough recipe.  I use this to make pizzas, calzones and as a bread shell for other baked dishes like my pie of mixed greens.  It is quick and easy to put together first thing in the morning.  Let it rise all day and you are ready to make pizza when … Continue reading

Shrimp Tortillitas – quick Sunday lunch

Mark Bittman’s post, Simplicity from Spain – Tiny Seafood Pancakes, was where I first learned about tortillitas – a small Spanish pancake made with chickpea flour.  These are one of our favorite Sunday lunches.  We end up eating them, sitting at the island in the middle of our kitchen, warm from the pan. This recipe … Continue reading

Cannellini Beans – a staple for all seasons

While I wait for the market season to start, I’m filling in some basic recipes that I will build on as the year passes. Dried beans are a great staple to keep in the house.  I discovered that I could mail order many varieties (like cannellini beans) for much cheaper than I found them in town. … Continue reading