
Demi-Glace, the Rich Brown Stock of French Cooking
Homemade demi-glace: roasted bones, vegetables, and wine reduced slowly into a glossy, intense brown stock, the base for the great meat sauces.
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Homemade demi-glace: roasted bones, vegetables, and wine reduced slowly into a glossy, intense brown stock, the base for the great meat sauces.

Sicilian caponata with fried eggplants, celery, olives and capers in a sweet and sour sauce: a tasty side or starter, even better the next day.

Homemade vegetable stock with carrots, celery, onion, and leek: light, fragrant, and natural. The base for risottos, soups, and broths.

Classic bolognese ragù with ground meat, soffritto, and slow cooking: thick, fragrant, and perfect for tagliatelle and lasagne.

Homemade chicken stock with chicken and vegetables: clear, flavorful, and natural. The base for risottos, soups, broths, and tortellini in brodo.

A hearty Italian minestrone with pearl barley, seasonal vegetables and a spoonful of basil pesto to finish: a satisfying vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.