Gnudi
I always seem to do things backwards. I needed to move to Italy to discover and appreciate American cuisine, but now that I live…
Spring
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
This is a great warm-weather dessert using one of my favorite springtime ingredients: rhubarb. These bright red stalks (to the left of the cobbler…
Asparagus & Eggs Benedict
I don’t know about you, but I tend to get pretty excited about spring. As I’ve mentioned before, asparagus is my spring mascot, and finds it’s…
Arugula & Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
I’ve never been the hugest mayonnaise fan. I know this is just the nth confession that seemingly disqualifies me from properly representing American cuisine,…
Asparagus Tart
It’s official: Spring is finally upon us. It’s funny how, year after year, I actually doubt it’s arrival. I’m a Texas girl, and Milan…
Easter Lambycakes, or Coconut Cupcakes
I wasn’t the biggest Easter fan as a child. The day usually began with my mother having a nervous breakdown over a disastrous lamb…