Tag Archives: Anchovies

Christmas Cardoon

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

This strange looking vegetable first started showing up at the local markets in early December.  About that same time we noticed that they were harvesting fields of what we had thought were artichokes, cutting the plants down to the ground. … Continue reading →

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Coastal Walk to Collioure, Southern France

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

Written June 20, 2012 This coastal walk starts in the hamlet of le Racou, passes through colorful Collioure and continues on to Port-Vendres, another seaside village with a more “real” working town feel compared to the heavily touristed Collioure. Along … Continue reading →

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Collioure France – Best Anchovies in the World?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Collioure, a quaint colorful seaside town lies on the Mediterranean just 20 miles north of the Spanish border. A lovely place to stroll the streets of the old town, soak up some sun and indulge in the great seafood, especially … Continue reading →

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Braised Provençal Rabbit with Anchovies

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

This is a light and easy summer time braise with a tomato and white wine base, seasoned with garlic, herbs and anchovy for depth. The anchovy does not overwhelm the dish – just a hint lingering in the background. If … Continue reading →

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Camargue Taureau Cooked Two Ways

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

If you have the opportunity to buy and cook Camargue taureau (wild bull meat), do. The flavor is mild and earthy without being the least bit gamey. We bought the house-made Camarguaise sausage along with some fresh taureau for stewing … Continue reading →

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Zucca with Garlic Anchovy Sauce and Mint

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Zucca is a type of Italian squash shaped like a pumpkin but with flesh more like butternut squash. I’ve never seen zucca in the U.S. but have tried this recipe with butternut squash with good results. The agghiata sauce adds … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Stuffed Calamari

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Let’s talk calamari. A great protein, firm texture, not too fishy, and healthy – that is if you don’t deep fry it. It is relatively easy to find and not expensive. Here it is stuffed with bread crumbs flavored with … Continue reading →

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Cooking Classes in Taormina

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Babilonia in Taormina, Sicily For each of the next three evenings I have a cooking class at the home of Donatella. Two other students and I will help her prepare dinner and then we will all eat with the family. … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Anchovies, Pine Nuts and Currents

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

Do you love anchovies? I most certainly do and so decided to start with this old style recipe from before tomatoes were introduced to the island in the early 1800s. I’m a big fan of puttanesca and generally add extra anchovies. … Continue reading →

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