Tag Archives: Parmesan

Eggplant Parmigiana

Posted on June 25, 2011 by scarpettakate

I realize I’m a little prone to hyperbole when describing my mother-in-law’s eggplant parmigiana, so I’ll try to keep the superlatives at a minimum today. (It’s not just me, by the way. Her recipe had already achieved a fully mythic … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged baked, casserole, eggplant, entree, italian, main dish, Parmesan, summer, tomato sauce, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Risotto with Asparagus & Peas

Posted on May 14, 2011 by scarpettakate

Marcella Hazan, the grande dame of Italian cookery, writes with such authority (or crankiness, depending on your point of view) that when she instructs you to use beef stock for your delicate risotto of spring vegetables, that chicken stock reduces … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged Arborio, asparagus, italian, Parmesan, peas, rice, risotto, spring, vegetables | 11 Comments

Farfalle Pesto with Peas

Posted on April 6, 2011 by scarpettakate

I’ve made this dish about a million times. It’s one of those go-to standbys I’ve done so many times that I can put myself on autopilot and mindlessly whip it up, the linchpin of the busy cook. Even for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged bowties, easy, English peas, farfalle, olive oil, Parmesan, pasta, pasta salad, peas, pesto, pine nuts, spring, vegetable, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Herb-Crusted Pork Chops

Posted on October 9, 2010 by scarpettakate

I had plans to share with you the recipe for a warm farro salad (that’s it in the background there, with a dice of roasted butternut squash and bits of goat cheese), but as it turned out, these herbed pork … Continue reading →