Monday, June 7, 2010

Rigatoni with garlic scapes

Rigatoni from rice and corn flour with dop san marzanos, garlic scapes, peperoncini, oil, salt, reggiano.

LAMB!


LAMB!
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks
Lamb loin chop with mashed potatoes, and mint coulis. Chives with chive blossom makes it a party.

Mint coulis: mint, parsley, olive oil, garlic, peperoncino, salt.

Pickled Ramps


Pickled Ramps
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks

Arugula salad with pickled ramps/fennel and pecorino

Pickled ramps and fennel with white wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, mustard seed, coriander seed, black, white & red pepper, and peperoncino from Rome.

Semi-hard pecorino from upstate.

agretti or barba di fratte


Steak


Steak
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks
New york strip with chimichurri, French fries and spinach

Sardines with pickled fennel

Watch the acidity.

Pumpkin gnudi


Pumpkin gnudi
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks


Some of them fell apart. Not enough flour. Really good flavor though. Pumpkin (zucca butternut) ricotta, egg, flour, salt pepper, nutmeg in butter and sage sauce.

Pumpkin Salad with Arugula and Pecorino

Pumpkin roasted with salt and nutmeg. Dressed with white wine vinegrette. Pine nuts.

Mussels and Clams with Bacon


Short Ribs


Short Ribs
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks
braised with mirepoix, garlic, thyme and zinfandel, with gremolata. Potatoes in beef fat.

Salad of Peashoots, black radish and pecorino.


Pork Chop


Pork Chop
Originally uploaded by brian.spinks
Pork Chop with shallots, garlic, and pea shoots. (next time: raisins or apple? deglaze with cider?)