Recipes

Scientists have discovered something intriguing about cuttlefish after putting them through a “marshmallow test.” The test, which is designed for children, showed that the cuttlefish have the ability to exert self-control for several seconds, whereas several other creatures can exert it for several minutes. This discovery, the researchers say, is an example of advanced self-control and shows that the creatures perform better in cognitive tasks. It has also been hypothesized that these positive results could show a response to specific socio-ecological pressures. This ability to learn and adapt could be part of what helps the cuttlefish survive in the dangerous...

Our Blackstone Seared Bluefin Tuna with Togarashi is a special treat and a simple way to enjoy one of the ocean’s best-tasting fish! This cooks in minutes, and will likely beat any sushi you’ve ever had. Blackstone Seared Bluefin Tuna Steak Bluefin tuna is a special treat, so if you get your hands on some it is important to get the prep right. Fortunately, this is one of the easiest recipes EVER, and it is fast too. The biggest enemy of great tuna is overcooking it, so use a light hand, a hot cooking surface, and prepare to be amazed....

An easy quiche that uses seasonal vegetables and flavors for a nourishing meal. Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Quiche with Rosemary This past Thanksgiving, I wanted a lunch that was light, satisfying, and seasonal before our big turkey feast. I was going to go with a salad, but I didn’t feel like doing all the chopping and finding one salad to feed many mouths with different tastebuds is difficult. That’s when I decided on a quiche! Nothing fancy here, just a seasonal veggie, eggs, cheese, and some fresh herbs. Oh, and premade crusts for the win! We’re not trying to...

Pork and parmesan tortellini in a rich broth and a rich, celebratory pasta and mushroom bakeThe flat, on the third floor of a 1900s block just off Viale Angelico (it means Angelic Avenue) was warm and smelled of wax, clementines, simmering broth and fabric softener. Everyone arrived at noon and put their coats on the spare bed. Conversation and laughter filled the room as family members and two friends (some of whom hadn’t seen each other since the previous Christmas) swapped stories about their journey and the pleasure of parking when half of Rome is somewhere else. Presents were put...

While it may not yet be time for shepherd’s pie, it is soup season. I had seen this really cool idea for a soup that was based on shepherd’s pie, so I decided to take that and make a more healthified version of it. This definitely gives you quite a lot of soup too and it’s filling and hearty to boot. It’s loaded up with all the things you will find in any standard shepherd’s pie, including meat, potatoes - mashed and otherwise, and plenty of other veggies.This soup is full of flavor and definitely is what it’s set out...