Pasta With Green Romanesco Cauliflower: A Simple Italian Delight My grandmother Nonna Emilia, a true matriarch of the kitchen, had a way of making the simplest ingredients sing. One of my fondest memories is watching her prepare pasta with whatever vegetables were freshest from her garden. I remember one particular summer when Romanesco cauliflower, with … Read more
Marinated Romanesco and Cauliflower Salad My first encounter with romanesco was at a bustling farmers market in Italy. Its fractal florets, a hypnotic blend of green and chartreuse, immediately caught my eye. It looked like something from a futuristic garden! While I initially hesitated, unsure of how to prepare this alien vegetable, a kind Italian … Read more
The Wedding Bouquet Vegetable Platter: Romanesco Romano! I’ll never forget the first time I saw Romanesco broccoli. I was in a small Italian market in Florence, surrounded by vibrant colors and the intoxicating aromas of fresh produce and cured meats. There it was, nestled among the other vegetables – a mesmerizing, fractal masterpiece of pale … Read more
Veronica Romanesco Salad With Bacon My grandmother Veronica, a woman whose garden was as legendary as her Sunday roasts, would always encourage me to try new and unusual vegetables. While she loved her classic broccoli, she would have been utterly captivated by romanesco. Its fractal florets, a mesmerizing blend of art and nature, practically beg … Read more
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Romanesco with Warm Ham Vinaigrette I have such a fond memory of enjoying a dish similar to this on a trip to Northern Spain. It was at a tiny tapas bar tucked away on a side street in San Sebastian. The aroma of salty ham mingled with the earthy scent of perfectly … Read more