Is “Uh, nope” a frequent US response to lamb?
Peter’s ruminations on US responses to a favorite meat
Homemade Hot Lime Pickle
PM’s homemade take on a favorite subcontinental staple
Lemon and Lime Lentil Curry
An improvisation on a nearly-vegetarian curry theme
Italiana Soup
A terrific store-cupboard recipe for when you need something simple and substantial
Pork with Chiles and Chocolate
One of Peter’s signature dishes. Rich and dark (because of the chocolate). NOT sweet. Mole-adjacent… and REALLY good.
Parmesan Cocktail Biscuits (cookie press version)
From Mrs. De Salis’s 1903 SAVOURIES A LA MODE cookbook: incredibly habit-forming biscuits, adapted for the cookie press
Parmesan Cocktail Biscuits (rolled-out version)
From Mrs. De Salis’s 1903 SAVOURIES A LA MODE cookbook: incredibly habit-forming biscuits
Irish “Strong Farmer’s” Soup
A dish that might turn up in a well-to-do farmer’s kitchen: a hearty beef and barley soup with garden vegetables
The Ark of Taste
About the Ark of Taste concept: foods that deserve to be preserved
From Ludwig Bemelmans: the Oyster Bar Pan Roast recipe
Once upon a time, one of New York’s great seafood restaurants gave up the recipe for a signature dish to a brilliant writer. And here it is.