I love RIBS! These baby backs are slow-steamed in the oven, brushed with an Asian BBQ sauce, and caramelized until they’re irresistible. We had to put straws in our water glasses because we couldn’t put the ribs down long enough to take a drink. Stella practically did back flips to get her paws on a morsel. What I’m trying to say is: make these for your next BBQ. I learned to cook ribs by steaming them in the oven, a … Continue reading
Homemade pasta is a revelation! This fettuccine has the most delicate tenderness but maintains a hearty chew. It is perfect for soaking up delicious sauces like this beautiful and simple tomato pancetta sauce. I have also tossed batches of homemade fettucine in a mushroom cream sauce and in chicken cacciatore for extra oomph. However you eat it, this pasta is heaven. And if you have the right equipment (i.e., an electric pasta roller), it is surprisingly easy and fun to … Continue reading
Witty in the City is two years old, and to mark this happy occasion, let’s celebrate with French macarons! In a striking coincidence, the first post on Witty in the City is also about a macaron odyssey. Fortunately, both tales have sweet endings. This properly-executed macaron recipe satisfies my cravings to the point that I have trouble believing they came from my own kitchen. Although they are labor of love, I am looking forward to experimenting with other flavor combinations … Continue reading