Tag: Anchovies

Why Caesar Salad Reminds Me of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta

Why Caesar Salad Reminds Me of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta

Caesar Salad always reminds of of César Chavez and Dolores Huerta because Romaine was our lettuce of choice during the 1970 United Farm Workers lettuce boycott. On August 24, 1970, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, leaders of the eventual United Farm Workers Union, called for […]

Roasted Red Bell Pepper With Anchovies

Roasted Red Bell Pepper With Anchovies

Roasted red bell pepper with anchovies is a delicious appetizer, one of my favorite dishes.  I discovered it when I was living in Manhattan, working as a TV producer at CBS news. It was a common appetizer in many Italian-inspired cafes that stay open ’til […]

Pissaladiere Tart Makes a Briny Blast

Pissaladiere Tart Makes a Briny Blast

Pissaladiere tart will brighten up your stay-at-home days. These bites are small, but mighty, a real flavor blast and a nod to French cuisine.  Though the French lost out to the Spaniards in their efforts of empire-building in Texas, we nonetheless enjoy their lasting influence […]

Anchovies With Roasted Red Bell Pepper

Anchovies With Roasted Red Bell Pepper

Roasted red chile dulce (bell pepper) is delicious with anchovies. It’s one of my favorite dishes. I discovered it when I was living in Manhattan, working at CBS news. It was a common appetizer in many Italian-inspired cafes that stay open ’til 3 am. In […]

Pissaladière, a French onion tart

Pissaladière, a French onion tart

Perfect for Fall, this french onion tart is a must just plain delicious. Though the French lost out to the Spaniards in their efforts of empire-building in Texas, we nonetheless enjoy their lasting influence on our cuisine.  Our traditional wheat roll, bolillo, is French, as […]

Pissaladière, a French onion tart

Pissaladière, a French onion tart

This french onion tart is a must just plain delicious.Though the French lost out to the Spaniards in their efforts of empire-building in Texas, we nonetheless enjoy their lasting influence on our cuisine.  Our traditional wheat roll, bolillo, is French, as is of course the […]

Pimientos and Anchovies, A Recipe for World Peace

Pimientos and Anchovies, A Recipe for World Peace

That’s the title you get this morning.  Yes, ‘m feeling hyperbolic. Because this is one of my favorite salivatingly delicious appetizer dishes. Pimientos and Anchovies are a classic Tapas in Spain.  They are classic appetizers in Italy.  And in the USA I always order it […]