Summer Bolognese
Entrees, Food, Summer

Summer Bolognese

Every now and then I come across a recipe that is so inspired I can only wonder how the world has gotten along without it for so long.  I’ve been a fan of Donna Hay for a long time, but her newest cookbook, The New Classics, is transformative in its originality.  The first recipe I had to try was the Summer Bolognese, which takes one of the more ordinary meals in the world – spaghetti with meat sauce – and […]

Peach Pine Nut Tart
Dessert, Food, Summer

Peach Pine Nut Tart

What would the summer be without peaches – those rich, golden orbs of luscious sweetness that spread sunshine with every juicy bite? Finding new ways to appreciate the peach is always a pleasure, and I particularly like this recipe because the filling provides a perfect showcase for the true flavor of a peach: slightly acidic, gently fragrant, and smooth on the tongue.  The pine nuts give texture and substance to the filling, and the crust is just plain perfect. This […]

Desserts, My Recipes

Peach Pine Nut Tart

Adapted from “The Cheesemonger’s Seasons: Recipes for Enjoying Cheese With Ripe Fruits and Vegetables” Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 1 hour thirty minutes, plus time for the dough to be refrigerated twice For the crust: For the filling: