One lazy evening, on a desperate-for-dinner freezer scrounge, I came across a half used log of frozen herbed butter – a beurre composée if you will. I like to make these with the summer glut of herbs and roll them into waxed paper wrapped logs. This butter has myriad uses, but I mostly use it for grilling. When you have a really good piece of meat, simply grilled, it doesn’t … [Read more...] about Pasta Butter Balls
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Pastitsio (Greek Lamb Casserole)
This is an extra post this week, because to be honest, I am quite pleased with myself. My recipe for Pastitsio is a finalist in the wonderful website Food52 contest for Best Baked Pasta dish. When I saw the contest theme, I immediately remembered how much I enjoy this dish. This Greek lamb casserole is as comforting and homey as any cheesy, meaty baked pasta, but with a … [Read more...] about Pastitsio (Greek Lamb Casserole)
Bolognese Sauce
The Italian Grandmother in My Head I do not have a particularly ethnic background. Basic Anglo-Scots stock. Okay, a WASP. I cherish my Southern heritage and all the great culinary traditions I have enjoyed, inherited, and try to preserve. But I’ve never had a Bubbe teach me to make latkes or an Abuela to show me how to roll tamales. No Greek uncle … [Read more...] about Bolognese Sauce
