White Bean Soup with White Truffle Oil and Pancetta Dust

A few months ago I got an e-mail from my friend Michelle R.  asking me to cook some of my published recipes at a mother and daughter informal lunch in her new home.  After discussing the menu and a convenient date for everyone to attend, the event finally took place a few days ago.  My…

Orzo with Spinach

The word “orzo” in italian means “barley”. Orzo pasta (pasta shaped like rice or grain) is very versatile. It can be boiled, baked, used as a filler in casseroles or when making stuffed peppers.  Also, great in soups. The best orzo is made of durum semolina flour and is very popular in Italy, Greece and…

Natural French Fries with White Truffle Oil (Pommes Frites)

Our trip to Beaver Creek, Colorado last winter was a great success!  Even though our planes were delayed and cancelled on our departure date and our son had a snowboarding accident on the first day of skiing, we had a wonderful vacation.  As always, the first day was dedicated to grocery shopping, getting to know…