Pasta and clams offer a taste of France in Pittsburgh
In Steve Hoffman memoirs, authentic white sauce pasta with clams from Autignac inspires a Pittsburgh kitchen revival. He guides using fresh Walras seafood, oyster and palourdes flavors, a wine broth, and crisp shallots with pasta. The author notes substitutions and quick prep, plus shell cleaning tips.
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PASTA AND CLAMS A LA FAMILLE HOFFMAN
A step by step clams and pasta dish using littleneck or Manila clams, white wine, shallots, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and piment d espelette. Soak clams, boil pasta al dente, sauté aromatics, combine broth with pasta, add clams and garnish with unshelled clams. Serves 4.
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Winter endive salad with pear and hazelnuts
A wintry salad featuring curry endive and frisee with red pear, hazelnuts, and a bright vinaigrette. The recipe explains selecting and storing curly endive, dressing it ahead, and toasting hazelnuts, serving four to six. Beth Dooley is the Source.
Split Pea Soup with Ham and Vegetables
Hearty split pea soup recipe from Agnes Stirmel using oil onion carrot celery ham bone and optional garlic. Cook in Instant Pot or stove top with 6 cups water or broth simmering until peas are very soft and finished with cheese rye bread or crackers.
Complete Proteins From Grain and Legume Mixes For Immune Health
Dietitian Phyllis J Molnar explains combining split peas lentils or beans with rice or other grains yields complete proteins. High fiber from these foods supports immunity and gut bacteria, especially for seniors. She notes processed meats raise colorectal cancer risk and offers freezer friendly meal ideas.
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