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Crostata di Funghi
Mushroom Tart
For those of you out there, and I know you are there, who are not serving turkey this Thanksgiving, but rather are going whole hog and serving ham, let me recommend this crostata as an accompaniment or a starter. Cremini are affordable, and they are in markets everywhere. Their meaty taste and hearty texture are perfect Fall fare. And if you want to really splurge – it’s Porcini season in Piemonte, and the little piglets (porcini – piglet in Italian) have made the trek to the U.S. Substitute an ounce or two for some of the cremini. You will be rewarded with a heady mushroom perfume and extravagant taste. Read the remainder of this entry »
Zuppa di Funghi – Mushroom Soup
Forget mushroom soup in a can. Once you taste this homemade soup brimming with the taste of cremini mushrooms and winter vegetables you will never go back. It’s a snap to make, and now is the time to do it. Cremini mushrooms are easy to find and they are delicious. These small brown mushrooms are closely related to the white button mushrooms we grew up with here in the U.S. I prefer Cremini – they have a bit more flavor and texture. They are immature Portabello mushrooms, and are often marketed as “Baby Bella.” Add a few Porcini if you have them, for an even richer flavor. You can dress this soup up with a dollop of mascarpone at service or even add 1/4 cup of Cognac or Marsala. It will warm you on a winter night, and it would be a wonderful starter for Thanksgiving. Read the remainder of this entry »