Cacio de Pepe: Simplicity at Its Best

Cacio de Pepe: Simplicity at Its Best

This simple Cacio de Pepe (literally cheese and pepper) pasta is one of the most famous Roman dishes, and yet it is one you seldom see on menus in the United States. Although cacio e pepe is a very simple recipe, it is easy to do it all wrong. Tradition holds that the...
Making Whipped Cream {Kitchen Basics}

Making Whipped Cream {Kitchen Basics}

The first time I recall making whipped cream was for my parents’ wedding anniversary when I was probably about 11 or 12.  I recall seeing a photo of a double-ring wedding cake in one of Mom’s cookbooks that just fascinated me. From that photo sprang...