Turkey Pot Pies
It has been an intense few days of nonstop eating around here, and I don’t see signs of it ending any time soon. My family and…
America
Thanksgiving Menu
For the first time in many years, I came home to Texas for Thanksgiving. I usually host a big dinner party in Milan (the…
Patty Melt
I want to introduce you all to another Great American Sandwich: The Patty Melt. In case you’re not familiar with this classic, here’s what…
Treats (No Tricks) for Halloween
Here are a few of my favorite Halloween-season recipes. As I explained in this post, I remember Halloween as more of a store-bought-candy holiday…
Insolito Muffin – Giveaway!
I am holding in my hands the fruits of a long working summer… and I am so excited to share it with you all!…
Halloween Winner
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! I would consider my first-ever Halloween Trick or Treat contest to be a huge success! First of all, I would…
Hamburger Heaven
It’s a good time to be a hamburger-lover in Italy. Burger-bars are popping up all over the place, spanning the spectrum from gourmet to…
Classic Fourth of July Menu
Here is an All-American Menu to get you in the mood for the Fourth of July! I’ll be celebrating with a softball game with…
Stuffed Peppers with Chicken, Chard and Cheddar
Something I didn’t know about pregnancy, something people forget to mention when waxing poetic about the joys of impending motherhood, is that among all…
Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s that time of the year again! This year Thanksgiving falls on November 22nd, so if you haven’t already begun, it’s time to start…
American Bakery!
I’m proud to present my newest creation and best cookbook yet: American Bakery! This 160-page volume contains my favorite, tried-and-true dessert recipes, stunning color…
Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Photo courtesy of Gnam Box. I know it sounds too good (and too naughty) to be true: brownies and cheesecake swirled together in one…
Bacon, Bread and Spinach Pie
Here’s a quick video of how to prepare one of my favorite brunch recipes. It’s simple, flavorful and can be prepared the evening before…
The Food Shark’s Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
If you’ve only seen it on a map, Marfa may seem like the most improbable location for a creative food scene… but there is a lot…
Brown Sugar
This post is dedicated to brown sugar: both the opening track of the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” album, and a key ingredient in a…