Here’s Lookin At You Cook, Louisa Shafia
7 Dec 2014

Here’s Lookin At You Cook, Louisa Shafia

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Remember that old adage that dinner parties are contagious? I’ve enjoyed it this fall handsomely, with friends throwing impromptu gatherings and potlucks each weekend. But I was really excited when Louisa Shafia, author of Lucid Food and The New Persian Kitchen, offered to demonstrate tahdig at one dinner party, on a very cold Saturday. I’ve been a longtime fan of Louisa’s smart and conscientious cooking, but never seem to get into the kitchen with her. Fortunately, my friends Dave and Karol … Read More

Savory Summer Squash Tart with Almond Crust
9 Sep 2012

Savory Summer Squash Tart with Almond Crust

by | posted in: Pies, Recipes, Sides & Salads, vegetarian | 2

I can never really get bored with cooking zucchini and other summer squash when they’re fresh, firm and in season. I generally grab a couple bright, cheerful varieties any given time I’m at the farmers’ market all summer, but this often leaves me with a surplus of squashes that aren’t so terribly awesome-looking later in the week. But a few age spots on the outsides doesn’t mean they’re any more austere; I went ahead and baked these ones, in a … Read More

Check Out Vegetopolis at Pig Island This Saturday
28 Aug 2012

Check Out Vegetopolis at Pig Island This Saturday

by | posted in: Demos & Workshops, Events, My Events, NYC Events | 2

I had a special request for the organizers of Pig Island, which is holding its third annual event this Saturday on Governors Island: “Can I do a vegetarian-only tent at the festival?” It was absurd, unlikely, and frankly, bewildering given that this is an event to celebrate whole pigs from local farms, which twenty-five of the best city’s chefs carve up and portion into unique tasting bites to serve to the crowds. But they said, “Sure!” And I’m very proud … Read More