What is This? Broccoli Rabe / Rapini

The vegetable/lettuce section of a supermarket or farmers market easily overwhelms me. All the various leaves end up blend into one another and have so many names that I usually end up staring blankly at a swatch of shades of green. Confused and lost, I used to simply walk to the washed/prepared lettuce, pick up [...]

Orecchiette, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe

There are many, many variations on this orecchiette dish. Rightfully so, it’s a straightforward combination that can be quickly and easily made. This dish is a blast of flavors. The sweetness from the Italian sausage, the mild bitterness from the broccoli rabe, the heat from the red pepper, the hint of garlic, the squirt of [...]