Category Archives: Italian

Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Evan Halperin

Though I don’t talk about it much on The Carnivore and the Vegetarian, I’m a huge fan of Top Chef. I have watched it for years now and just a few weeks ago, the challenge included making Italian comfort foods. … finish reading Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

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Tuscan Kale Salad

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Evan Halperin

For a long time, I wouldn’t even consider eating kale, collard greens, chard, any of those types of greens.  I’m not quite sure what I ate that reversed my opinion on these vegetables, but there is no going back.  Typically … finish reading Tuscan Kale Salad

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Mushroom Risotto

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Evan Halperin

I love risotto.  But for some reason I have really only made it one other time. Shocking, I know.  The first time was back in August when I made red wine radicchio risotto.  I decided it was time to make … finish reading Mushroom Risotto

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Chicken and Tofu Piccata

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Evan Halperin

I can’t really explain why I wanted to make this dish tonight.  Yesterday I wanted to make chicken piccata but I did not have any capers.  Today I picked some fresh capers up at the olive bar, and they were … finish reading Chicken and Tofu Piccata

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