This is a great Instant Pot vegetarian lasagna. You can use any vegetables you like, but I like vegetables that melt into the dish a bit, so I use zucchini, summer squash, sliced tomatoes, and spinach. This recipe makes two lasagna pans, which I cook separately in my Instant Pot, using the Pot In Pot method….
Archives for 2018
Le Bernardin in New York City Beautifully Prepares Fish and Seafood
I met my sister tonight in New York City for a nice, quiet dinner at the Michelin three star fish and seafood restaurant Le Bernardin. I’ll write more later about the factors that result in a Michelin three star rating (which is the highest), but in short it is a commitment to the highest levels…
Don’t Miss the Sopa Azteca at El Alamo
This review originally appeared as a guest post on Kevin Shalin’s wonderful blog The Mighty Rib as part of our monthly series called He Said, He Said, way, way back in February 2018. Here it is again, but with my expanded thoughts. I like to think of this as my director’s cut. I hope you enjoy it….
A Whirlwind Tour of New Orleans’ Food Scene
I really love New Orleans. I’ve been there at least a dozen times. I love its art, music, people, history, culture, architecture and most of all, perhaps, its food. Last weekend a few friends and I went down to New Orleans for what was truly a whirlwind tour of its fantastic food scene. What ensued…
The Perfect Old Fashioned or Manhattan Cocktail
I’ve been thinking for a while about the good old days, those days well before my birth when decent folk got together at 5 p.m. and had a good, stiff cocktail. I think we need to bring that back. I think it’s important to sit and talk and discuss and cheer one another on through…