Adventures in Pappardelle (and White Wine Reductions)

Two things: I am mildly obsessed with pappardelle pasta right now, AND I really, really love white wine reduction sauces. I was in New York City on business and met with a consultant I work with, who’s also a really fabulous person and a friend. Well. A New Yorker through and through, he took me … Continue reading »

Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Leeks

Ina Garten…this just confirms my lady crush on you. Spring risotto…a really divine rose wine…my best friend since kindergarten…dinner on the roof. Perfection. My friend came to DC via Phoenix for a long weekend of good old-fashioned hanging out and some wedding dress shopping. For her first night in town, I wanted to treat her … Continue reading »

Tip: Keeping Asparagus Fresh

It’s asparagus season! Some of us are going a little more nuts over this than others. (Yes, I’m talking about myself. I’m going nuts over it.)  I want to grill them, roast them, slice them and dice them. I’d rather snack  on the ‘gus than one of those scary baby carrots!! But. How to keep … Continue reading »

Vegetable Frittata and Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

After all that market talk, I headed down to the Dupont Circle Farmers’ Market Sunday morning in search of great spring veggies for a frittata. Sadly, there’s not a huge selection of veggies yet, but what was there was great. Some fresh salad greens, artisan bread and green, white and red onions…it was a successful … Continue reading »