Entries for December 2011

Process all ingredients in food processor until creamy and smooth. (Mixture should not be chunky like guacamole.)

This Italian torta features light-as-air egg whites folded into a ground almond base. A silky stovetop amaretto custard sauce adds just the right finishing note.

Make creamy Parmesan-laced risotto the easy way—in the oven—and flash-fry herbs for a showy garnish.

Great-tasting steak doesn’t have to break the bank. Cook up your beef like the pros—starting with a quick pan sear and then finishing in the oven.

For a great starter, dress plump mushrooms and roasted bell peppers with a splash of red wine vinegar seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs.

Quickly sauté fall greens with olive oil and shaved garlic. Splash with rice vinegar and serve.