Recipes
Things I cook. Mostly Italian, occasionally not.
TurkisheggplantlambAegean
Aegean Style Eggplant Moussaka
A Turkish-style moussaka with layered eggplant, spiced ground meat, and a tomato sauce. No béchamel, no cheese — lighter and more honest to its roots.
6 servings1 hour 45 minutes
Italianpastaquickclassic
Carbonara
The real one. No cream. Just eggs, Pecorino, guanciale, and black pepper.
2 servings25 minutes
Italianriceseasonalvegetarian
Farmer's Market Risotto
A risotto built around whatever looked best at the market that week. The technique is fixed; everything else is seasonal.
4 servings50 minutes
Italianpastacomfort-foodentertaining
Lasagna Bolognese
A classic layered meat lasagna made with fresh hand-rolled pasta and a slow-cooked Bolognese ragù.
8 servings4 hours
Italianseafoodpastaquick
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, and good olive oil. One of the great simple pastas.
2 servings45 minutes
soupcomfort-foodvegetariancrowd-pleaser
Warm Potato & Triple-Onion Soup
A deeply savory, comforting soup built on three alliums — leeks, shallots, and onion — slow-cooked with potatoes until everything is rich and silky.
6 servings1 hour 5 minutes