Author: Steven

  • Lemon Scaloppine with White Wine Pan Sauce

    Lemon Scaloppine with White Wine Pan Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 lb (560 g) veal or chicken cutlets, pounded 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + 1…

  • Tagliolini al Limone with Lemon-Butter and Parmigiano

    Tagliolini al Limone with Lemon-Butter and Parmigiano

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) fresh tagliolini (egg noodles) 2 large lemons (zest of both; 1/4 cup/60 ml juice) 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 3/4 cup (180 ml) reserved pasta water…

  • Torta della Nonna with Lemon Custard and Pine Nuts

    Torta della Nonna with Lemon Custard and Pine Nuts

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (one 23 cm / 9-inch tart) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus 2 hours cooling) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 300 g (about 2 1/2 cups) Cold unsalted butter 150 g (10 1/2 tbsp), granulated sugar 120 g (1/2 cup…

  • Tortellini in Brodo with Parmigiano and Nutmeg

    Tortellini in Brodo with Parmigiano and Nutmeg

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients 4 lb capon parts (or 3 lb beef shank + 1 lb marrow bones) 5 qt cold water; 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery ribs, 1 leek (opt.), parsley stems…

  • Quick Pasta alla Puttanesca with Anchovies and Capers

    Quick Pasta alla Puttanesca with Anchovies and Capers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 6 anchovy fillets in oil, drained 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (peperoncino), more to taste 1 can (28…

  • Sicilian Caponata with Eggplant, Olives, and Capers

    Sicilian Caponata with Eggplant, Olives, and Capers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 6 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus 30 minutes cooling, optional) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 6 tbsp (90 ml) extra-virgin…

  • Crispy Porchetta al Forno with Fennel and Orange

    Crispy Porchetta al Forno with Fennel and Orange

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 to 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 16 hours 10 minutes (includes 12-hour chill and 20-minute rest) Quick Ingredients 4 lb (1.8 kg) skin-on pork belly, trimmed to ~12 x 10 inches 2 lb (0.9 kg) center-cut pork loin 3 tbsp…

  • Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis

    Vanilla Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (six 4-ounce ramekins) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, cold 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) unflavored powdered gelatin…

  • Crispy Supplì al Telefono with Gooey Mozzarella

    Crispy Supplì al Telefono with Gooey Mozzarella

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 pieces (serves 6–8) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (includes 2 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) hot chicken or vegetable stock 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups…

  • Crespelle alla Fiorentina with Spinach Ricotta and Béchamel

    Crespelle alla Fiorentina with Spinach Ricotta and Béchamel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 filled crespelle) Prep Time: 50 minutes (includes 20-minute batter rest) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, plus 1 egg for filling 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, plus 2 1/2 cups…