April 2025

Each layer of this lasagna primavera is packed with fresh vegetables. We used asparagus but artichoke hearts would be just as delicious in their place or in addition to the other ingredients. If you like, fresh or frozen artichoke hearts will make another memorable addition. If you are among the fortunate to find fresh fava beans in your local market, add some. About one cup will do. (Cook and peel the fava before using them.)This lasagna tastes bright and fresh when served on the day it is made but it reheats well to serve the next day too.Read More →

In honor of the arrival of spring and family festivities that mark the season, we have created a rich Italian-style flourless cake in the tradition of Capri. It is a combination of quality bittersweet chocolate and butter. The cake is bound with eggs, sugar and superfine almond flour. Then the mixture is lightened with whipped egg whites, which give it a melting souffle-like texture.While the cake is simple to make, there are things to keep in mind. Have all your ingredients ready before starting. This is especially important because once you whip the egg whites, you want to be ready to complete the steps necessaryRead More →