Lobster cooked on a Tuscan grill. Killing the lobster in your kitchen isn't fun, but once the deed is done you are left with something wonderful to cook... in my case on a Tuscan grill in my fireplace.
A White Truffle infusing some eggs with its intoxicating scent. But are white truffles worth the eye-watering expense? If you really deserve a treat, then yes.
Posh Mushrooms on Toast. With Chanterelles and Blue Foots. A lovely treat when wild mushrooms are in abundance (like they are now, thanks to Hurricane Irene!) Just what you need the day after a bad night out.
The wonderful and timeless Italian appetizer: the Insalata Caprese. A lesson in the virtues of minalism. Just please make sure you use genuine "mozzarella di bufala" and heirloom tomatoes.
"There's the Rub." Rubs are where the alchemy of barbecue begins. Rubs are easy to make, fun to experiment with, and everyone thinks theirs is the best.{no recipe}