Veal-Ricotta Meatballs
The best meatballs I've ever had. The ricotta cheese keeps them light and airy. The finely ground veal and grated parmigiano make them deeply flavorful. Less than $5 for a very large serving, including spaghetti and sauce.
Don’t Fall Fall: For skiers & non-skiers
Skiing's all about balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Just like life. here's a Way to remain upright whether or not you're on skis. Especially when you're on snow or ice without skis.
Slower Sunday: You can’t hurry love.
Or eggs. Why don't you try this. No rush. Whenever you get around to it. Could be breakfast or lunch or dinner. Keep the heat low. And keep the eggs moving. The slow cooking, it cooks them perfectly. No wet spots. No dry spots. Everything's just right.
Just Say Yes. But not too often.
If you drink moderately, you'll live longer and have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than people who don't drink at all. Really? Maybe. Here's my summary of a 20-year study that's been called into question by a newer data analysis. And my thoughts for the holiday party season: get together with friends and have a little something to drink. A little.
Mushroom-Leek Gratin. So satisfying.
The simple, luscious, luxurious dish for those cold winter dinners when nothing's in season and you just want something fresh. Something that's not a root vegetable. An easy, impressive vegetable dish you can prep in advance for a multi-dish Thanksgiving feast.
Potato-Leek Soup. OK, Vichyssoise
Just-pulled potatoes at your Farmers Market are so fresh they're creamy. Time to make creamy potato things - without cream. Like this mellow-delicious soup. Earthy potatoes. Deeply fragrant leeks. Just a hint of thyme. Warm and luscious.
15-minute (Almost) Barbecued Chicken
A really tasty, really aromatic 15-minute chicken dish. Five minutes of preparation. Six to eight minutes on the grill or in a grill pan. A minute or two to let things settle before slicing and eating. Better and Cheaper than KFC.
Don’t Fall Fall: Flex Those Hips
You could slip, trip or otherwise sprain an ankle or end up on your butt later today. And off both feet for six to eight weeks. So take a minute to consider two minutes a day of Balance Training. One leg at a time. Just Press Play.
Slower Sunday: A Stir
Great way to get an hour of relaxation and entertainment. Look at this. Closely. There's a lot going on here. Enough to stare at for quite a while. Almost psychedelic. I love this stuff.
Crisp. And even easier than pie.
If you're not quite ready to bake a pie, here's a gateway dessert for you. A Fall Fruit Crisp. Make it big enough to have leftovers for breakfast. I made this one with apples and pears. Add cranberries for Thanksgiving.