From the category archives:

Pasta

A tomato. A brick. A chicken.

July 22, 2010

Maybe you’ve felt gypped lately. I can’t really blame you. I’ve been a bit stingy with the recipes. I wish I could find a quicker way to get these posts up. Each one just takes so much time–and I love doing it– but I can’t seem to find the time to post as much as [...]

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Sweet corn, chilies and burrata over fettucini

July 5, 2010

I felt pretty darn lucky this week My friend Daniel, a talented graphic designer (he designed the local lemons logo) and photographer, had the opportunity to photograph Alice Waters last week. Alice Waters! I know I mention her often, but my cooking really wouldn’t be the same without her influence. I adore all her recipes, [...]

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Asparagus Pesto

March 28, 2010

It has come to my attention that many of you do not visit Local Lemons in search of an easy weeknight meal. Is it because I make things like this 5-hour lamb bolognese? Or maybe because my homemade chicken nuggets take over 2 hours? Okay. You have a point. Today, I’m making a change. I’m [...]

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Naked Pasta: Meyer Lemon and Chili Pappardelle

February 9, 2010

Naked is fun. Freeing. Liberating. Not naked as in changing at the gym in front of sweaty strangers, or drearily stripping off pjs before your morning shower. I mean naked as in pure, clean, unadulterated. Think of confidently leaving your home without make-up, or sliding into a hot tub on a weekend getaway. The feel [...]

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Autumn Lasagna with Duck Ragu and Roasted Carrots

October 11, 2009

A meal you make for the special people in your life. Braised duck, crushed early girl tomatoes and freshly made pasta with grated pecorino and roasted carrots.

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Canning Tomato Sauce

September 7, 2009

Canning tomato sauce from 60 pounds of organic heirloom tomatoes.

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Lamb Shank Bolognese

September 1, 2009

A slow-cooked, meaty lamb bolognese sauce using organic Prather Ranch lamb shanks. There’s more to Prather Ranch than meets the eye. Read more to find out.

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