Rye Bread Bowls with Pureed Beet Soup “Borscht”

Inspired by the search of compromise My husband likes pureed vegetable soups and has no any respect for soups with ingredients floating in broth. I like those soups that he disrespects. And among those I love borscht, an Ukrainian/Russian red beet soup. In an effort to reach a compromise on a soup disagreement  a solution,…

Rye Bread Sandwich with a Calf Tongue and Italian Salsa Verde

Inspired by simple things. Would you like a rustic lunch, made from scratch, with very few ingredients so that you can taste every part of it without putting your palate in a jungle of flavors and textures? I am offering you a slice of fresh rye bread with a tender calf tongue and a tangy salsa…

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan on a Freshly Baked Rye Panini

Inspired by the rivalry between North and South. Eggplant Parmesan, or Melanzane Alla Parmigiana in Italian, is one of those dishes that along with a delicious smell bring the disputes on a place of origin to the table. Some claim it is a Northern Italian recipe that either was born in or near Parma (north…