If you enjoy caviar but can't dole out big bucks, consider trying what's known as the "poor man's caviar."
Bottarga (sometimes referred to as botargo), is the roe pouch of tuna, grey mullet, or swordfish that has been sun-dried, cured in sea salt, and coated in beeswax. A key component in Sardinian, Sicilian, and other Mediterranean cuisines, bottarga is usually shaved or grated onto pasta dishes or served with lemon as an appetizer.
Yesterday I spent a laid-back afternoon outside, and enjoyed a meal of swordfish, hot off the grill, prepared Sicilian-style. While tonight I don't have time for open-air cooking, I'll continue my love of all plates Sicilian (and using my leftover swordfish!) with a penne avvocato. This fresh pasta toss calls for high-quality Mediterranean ingredients, like San Marzano tomatoes, anchovy fillets, capers, and basil, to build layer up on layer of flavor in under half an hour. For a dinner that requires next to no prep, keep reading
After indulgence in Aspen and before any July 4th eating sprees, I've been attempting to enjoy healthier dishes that profess more delicate flavors. This weekend, I can't wait to make a simple, straightforward, yet elegant recipe from Italian culinary expert Marcella Hazan.
It's simply swordfish, drizzled with infused herb oil — no salty rubs or creamy sauces required. Serve it with lightly dressed greens, like watercress, and that other Sicilian favorite, caponata. Get the recipe when you read more
