INGREDIENTS: For tomato sauce: 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pound plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sugar For squash blossoms: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup finely chopped mint 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided 12 to 16...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 head romanesco 2 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1/4 garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder METHOD: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz with vegetable oil non-stick spray. In a plastic zip-top bag, place all ingredients...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened quality cocoa powder* 3 cups half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract METHOD: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and 1 cup of the half-and-half until combined. Turn the heat to medium. Whisk in the remaining half-and-half and...Read More