Yield: Serves 4 Time: San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Recipe 1999 This dish from Mai Pham makes a great appetizer and, with a bowl of steamed rice, a satisfying entree as well. It gets its unique flavor from a pungent dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, chile and garlic. Quickly sauteed strips of beef and […]
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Spaghetti with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, and Basil
Yield: Serves 6 Time: Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 small fresh red chiles, such as Thai chiles, minced 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved Kosher or sea salt 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1 dozen kalamata olives, pitted and halved […]
Linguine with Pesto Trapanese
I found out about this recipe from a good friend who comes from a family of classic Italian chefs. It’s fantastic: a simple preparation, light and perfect for summer, and since it is served at room temp, it’s great for company. It’s omission from Marcella Hazan printed recipes is the only crack in an otherwise […]