Now this is my idea of fast food. I found this recipe in the British edition of House and Garden last year, and loved it from the first try. It has the three elements of cooking that I look for in every recipe: it’s fast, easy, and versatile. You can throw together this pasta and enjoy it in your sweats in front of the TV, or prepare an enormous bowlful for guests and serve it with an elegant pinot grigio […]
Serve: 8 Prep time: 30 minutes plus two hours for pie to chill Graham Cracker Crust, if you prefer not use a pre-made crust: For a 9-inch pie
I get really excited about finding a recipe that is visually pleasing. Flavor is the first priority, but this pie lends itself to a minimalist presentation that is very appealing. Sometimes when I’m taking photos of food, I find myself disappointed by a delicious dish that photographs like a limp dishrag. While this could have something to do with my photographic skills, I made a promise to myself when I started writing this blog that I would never employ any […]
Irish Beef Stew Adapted from Simply Recipes.com Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 30 minutes prep time and one hour thirty minutes cooking time
St. Patrick’s Day was a big holiday at the White House. The Prime Minister of Ireland often came to Washington for the celebration, and invitations to the reception and entertainment were much sought after by those of Irish-American descent. We always created menus based on traditional Irish food (see menu below), and the entertainers were renowned Irish artists. One year I had arranged for a troupe of dancers to perform, and we carefully established how many songs they would be […]
