There are many things to love about Basque country: gorgeous beaches, cream-filled pastries, warm days and cool nights, men in berets. But my favorite thing, I think, is the ubiquitous pintxo (think of it as Basque tapas, held on a slice of bread with a toothpick). You can build a meal out of these bite-sized snacks, [...]
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Coconut Macaroons
Although I like to focus my baking efforts on end-of-summer plums and other seasonal fruits this time of year, these coconut macaroons are too good not to write about. I love the contrast of a perfectly-baked macaroon’s golden, crispy bottom and soft interior, and if you make these using unsweetened shredded coconut they deliver a lot [...]
Plum Cobbler
At the peak of summer, when the green markets and grocery stores are full of stone fruits, I love to make desserts with plums. This recipe is based on a berry cobbler I found in August’s Martha Stewart Living, and is really easy. The original recipe calls for berries, rather than plums, but it could serve [...]
Whole-Lemon Tart
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days in Monterosso, one of the hilltop Cinque Terre towns in Italy’s Liguria region and home to possibly the most beautiful beach I’ve ever been on. At one of the town’s shops I spotted a barrel of gorgeous, rustic, locally-grown lemons, [...]
Still Alive…
But have been in Italy, working my way through every gelato stand in my path. Will post again soon, but in the meantime, please enjoy this picture of a tiny sfogliatelle from a pasticceria in Como.
Laduree’s Fried Egg and Lentil Salad
I love making this dish for lunch or a low-key dinner, both because it’s very easy and because it comes from one of my favorite Parisian landmarks, Laduree. Bacon matchsticks imbue the salad with an extra layer of flavor, and tarragon, my favorite herb, adds brightness. The original recipe recommends scattering baby spinach leaves over [...]
