Tampiquena is a south of the border alternative to the summer grilling familiars. At its most basic it's a seasoned grilled skirt steak served with a variety of sides and garnishes. Not surprisingly beans, rice and corn tortillas are usually included. It's the upgrades and add-ons to standard carne asada that give Tampiquena its flair. A sweet-spicy marinade is a good … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
WHITE CLAM PASTA WITH SEA BEANS – LINGUINI ALLE VONGOLE
Freshly foraged briny little sea beans pair beautifully with just-dug quahogs for a hearty, down-home tangle of linguine alle vongole. And the best part is out here in East Hampton the ingredients are only as far away as the water. At water's edge of our favorite clam bed in Three Mile Harbor is a healthy stretch of sea beans. Also known as salicornia, glass wort and … [Read more...]
The Best Measuring Spoons
Although modern spice companies use wide-mouth jars (e.g. San Francisco's fabulous Spice Ace) few kitchens are complete without a decent complement of narrow-necked McCormick bottles. The ones with openings too small to fit even the 1/2" and 1/4" teaspoon measuring spoons. Problems solved with these . They're just the right size to dig all the way down to the bottom of … [Read more...]