Notes about Recipes in this book

• Fig arugula

  • Sally on July 11, 2010

    Good combination of sweet figs (I used black mission) and the peppery arugula.

• Porcini and Parmesan

  • Sally on July 11, 2010

    subtle, delicate flavors.

• Roasted beets

  • Sally on July 11, 2010

    The beets and the arugula were delicious separately, but the dish did not come together for me. The taste of the horseradish was lost, as well.

• Lentil and ricotta

  • Breadcrumbs on August 01, 2012

    p. 24 We thought this was truly wonderful and it was the ricotta that really made the dish. I’d never thought of topping lentils with ricotta. I was excited as I purchased some fresh Italian sheep’s milk ricotta from a market that imports weekly. This was such a lovely summery dish with all the fresh basil and arugula. I made a second batch for weekday lunches as we loved it so much. Photos here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/717832#7498171

• Penne, sausage, ricotta

  • Breadcrumbs on May 16, 2010

    p. 81 - simple rec calls for 4 Italian sausages, home made sauce, approx 1/2cup ricotta - intention is that "hot/spicy" Italian sausages be used, even though this is not stipulated in the actual recipe...description describes dish as "spicy" but no such seasoning added. May 2010 - first use of this recipe and I was pleased w the results. The heat in the recipe comes exclusively from the Italian sausages so be sure to taste in advance. Some found this dish a bit too spicy, even w the ricotta. Rec. instructions fail to note the addition of garlic (s/b added w onion and fennel). I chopped both fine using food processor and would do so again for a smoother sauce. I used my own marinara rec for tomato sauce and needed more than called for due to the size of my fennel bulb. Uses approx 1.5c sauce and was pleased w results. Good for company as prep can be done ahead. Overall, this is a keeper.

• Quick tomato sauce

  • kari500 on December 22, 2019

    This really is quick. I didn’t have any basil so omitted it. I felt it needed spice and added lots of red chili flakes. Nice, simple sauce.

• Chickpea and shrimp soup

  • mcvl on July 28, 2014

    Good, and easy (although I can't buy shelled shrimp, which would certainly make it more easy) -- */but/* what in the world are Rogers & Gray thinking of, calling for canned chickpeas? Yuck! It doesn't make anything all that much harder to start the day before, bring dried chickpeas up to a boil, simmer them for five minutes, cover them, and let them sit overnight. They are so so so much better than those tasty, pasty chickpeas in a can.

• Green bean and tomato tagliatelle

  • mcvl on September 12, 2020

    Good. Better with penne, I think, and the beans cut to the same length as the penne.

• Pea, pancetta and zucchini soup

  • e_ballad on April 13, 2019

    A very easy to prepare soup that is more than a sum of its parts. The kiddo went back for seconds. Very tasty.