Asparagus Risotto

1 pound asparagus, peeled, trimmed and cut into one-inch-long pieces, tips reserved 4 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons butter ½ cup onion, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 lemon zest and juice Salt to taste 1/2 cup …

Mini Baked Frittata with Zucchini and ricotta

3 eggs9 ounces ricotta1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 cup grated and strained)1/2 cup flour Oil a cupcake pan and add a piece of parchment paper on each cupcake holder. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the ricotta. Whisk everything together …

Holiday Star Bread

For the dough 1 tablespoon dry yeast 3/4 cup milk¼ cup butter3 tablespoon sugar1 ½ teaspoon salt2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 ½ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour For the filling 1/4 cup butter soften1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon For the glaze 1 yolk1 Tablespoon water Place yeast in a bowl. …

Apple Muffins

I have been experimenting with muffins recipes for a bake sale that my son is organizing with his friend. Among all the recipes we tested (carrot, blueberry, oatmeal, etc), this one with apples was his favorite one. I thought you may like to make them as well. These muffin are best served warm. You can …

Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad)

Serves 4 to 6 2 pounds juicy summer tomatoes (about 4 large heirloom tomatoes), sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced1/4 inch thick 1/4 cup packed fresh basil, washed well and spun dry 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste On a large platter …

Flourless Chocolate Cake

7 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon frangelico or other liquor Powdered sugar for dusting the cake Preheat oven to 350ºF. Oil the sides and bottom of a 9 inch square metal cake pan with olive oil. Line …