HERBED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

1 (3 lb.) spaghetti squash1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley2 tsp. butter1/2 tsp. dried whole basil1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepperDash of dried whole sageFresh basil sprig (optional) Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a Dutch oven; add water to pan to a depth of 2 inches.… Continue reading HERBED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Nopa’s 9-Hour Bolognese

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound uncooked or cooked beef, pork or lamb, or a mix, ground or finely chopped (see note) 1 tablespoon kosher salt + more to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup yellow chopped onion, in small dice Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup chopped carrots, in small dice… Continue reading Nopa’s 9-Hour Bolognese

Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream

Makes about 1 quart Adapted from “The Perfect Scoop” by David Lebovitz (Ten Speed Press, 2007). INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso or very strong coffee 1/2 cup half-and-half Big pinch of finely ground dark-roast coffee INSTRUCTIONS: Instructions: Whisk together the condensed milk, espresso, half-and-half and ground coffee. Cover… Continue reading Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream