Elle Republic

In winter and early spring, grapefruits are plentiful and can be a refreshing addition to any salad. Sweet-tart pink grapefruit transforms slightly bitter endive into a delicate, well-rounded, and delicious Belgian endive pink grapefruit salad. I love Belgian endive (a.k.a escarole or witloof chicory) raw, for it’s crunchy, faint bitter taste that is at the same time tangy and sophisticated. Really, it varies depending on how it is prepared...

In Peru, they say a great ceviche doesn't need more than five ingredients; fish, lime juice, chili pepper, onion and salt. I like to add a little vibrancy to mine with the addition of tomatoes, avocado and coriander, plus a little coconut milk - if you can manage to get your hands on fresh coconut water, even better, use that. You may be wondering as well, what’s the...

I adore simple, healthy recipes that pack a ton of flavor. And this one, prosciutto wrapped white asparagus with the alluring scent and flavors of bright and zingy lemon has got to be the easiest thing ever to make. You could even skim this one down to the very basics – prosciutto and asparagus – plus a dash of olive oil, salt and pepper and simply bake it or...

I’ve been told a bolognese cannot be called a bolognese at all and that a true and authentic bolognese is actually called tagliatelle al ragù because Italian chefs insist that it should be served with a flat pasta rather than thin spaghetti because the meat clings to it better...AND like all ragùs, it’s characterized by its long, slow cooking, which means it must simmer for at least __ hours...

Asparagus has a wonderfully subtle flavor that works well with almost anything—in summer salads or as a perfect side dish for pretty much any meal. When I see all sorts of asparagus start to appear at the farmers market each spring, I really can't resist buying some and so starts my short stinted asparagus binge. Asparagus plants produce their “spears” for a mere 6 to 8 weeks each spring, so...

Here’s a little secret: there are three things I really love - prosciutto, arugula and lemon! Put all three of them together and well...I'm experiencing a little bit of heaven. The saltiness of prosciutto and baby arugula with its mild, nutty, peppery taste team fabulously with zesty lemon. I'm generally not a fan of creamy sauces, or creamy soups for that matter, okay there are a few exceptions...but I...