Recipes and Ruminations

January 25, 2005

Mahimahi in Crazy Water

Filed under: Dinner Recipes — Cuisine at home Magazine Recipes @ 4:43 pm
This is a variation of an Italian dish which gets its name from the broth ? bland water morphs into a flavorful broth with just a few simple ingredients. The critical thing to remember when poaching is to keep the liquid at a gentle simmer. You don't want a rolling boil ? it's too harsh for delicate fish....

January 18, 2005

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Filed under: Dinner Recipes — Cuisine at home Magazine Recipes @ 12:35 pm
Besides being a wealth of health, the humble bean packs a punch in this soup....

January 11, 2005

“Bravo” Potatoes

Filed under: Dinner Recipes — Cuisine at home Magazine Recipes @ 5:23 am
You can't argue with simplicity and this potato side dish proves it. Great flavor with a minimum of ingredients and cooking ? it doesn't get much better....

January 4, 2005

Little Ears with Sausage and Broccoli

Filed under: Dinner Recipes — Cuisine at home Magazine Recipes @ 10:15 am
This is a bold but simple dish. Reducing the sauce not only intensifies the flavors but also helps it cling to the pasta...