Tag Archives: mozzarella

The Wednesday Tipple – Chianti and Anti Pasto

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kate

Back to New York with Jon, who evidently missed me because he’d filled the fridge with skim milk and yogurt, both of which I love, and he can totally live without. Also wine. Lots of wine.

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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – That’s Amore – Movie Night Heirloom Tomato Pizza

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Kate

  Given that a giant NASA satellite is about to hit the earth, now might be the perfect moment for serious thought, some sober and appropriate reflection. Possibly even philosophical or religious musings. Or denial.

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The Monday Treat – Margherita-inspired Puff Pastry tarts

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Kate

Something that Never Happens totally Happened this weekend. People have been talking about 900 Degrees, (the new pizza restaurant to hit the Village) all last week, and that led me to assume that it was open. So Jon and I … Continue reading →

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The Monday treat – Fresh asparagus and butter lettuce salad with almonds and mozzarella

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Kate

My husband and I are taking a gamble that there will be no more thunder snow, no more golf ball hail, no more ice in the watering can and frost on the windows, and have planted out some of the … Continue reading →

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10 things to do once you’ve bought a heart-shaped cutter

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Kate
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Crispy Fried Pizza Bites (serves 8)

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kate

These taste fried, but are actually baked, which keeps the kitchen smelling good, and makes life much easier if you’re feeding a crowd. They can be made a day or two in advance and heated up just before you want … Continue reading →

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Mozzarella and mango chutney wonton parcels

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Kate

If you fancy a little light cooking, these wonton wrapper parcels are so worth the effort – hot crispy parcels of tangy cheese. Delicious. Wonton Wrapper Parcels (serves 4) 12 – 16 wonton wrappers (I’m guestimating 3 or 4 per … Continue reading →

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This dinner will get you laid – a conundrum concerning eggplant parmigiana

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Kate

“You know that old saying, chocolate’s better than sex – but only if you’re doing the sex wrong?” said friend Annie as we chatted on Skype earlier this week.

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Heirloom tomato salad with mozzarella (serves 6–8)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Kate

Chop 4 cups of tomatoes into wedges and tear 3 balls of mozzarella into chunks. Tumble the two together on a plate. Drizzle with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and ½ tsp of salt and … Continue reading →

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5 side dish ideas for a Labor Day barbeque

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Kate

Overheard on the subway yesterday morning; “What are you doing this weekend?” “I was going to go to Eric’s. But I didn’t want to go because he lives in Queens and also, I kind of hate him, but if there’s … Continue reading →

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