Heirloom tomatoes, chevre and arugula salad

After a splendid morning at the farmers' market, oh sometime in summer: Heirloom tomatoes and herbed chevre on arugula, simple balsamic-olive oil dressing, fresh ciabatta.

Duxelles on polenta

Button mushrooms braised in red wine and butter on polenta, and dusted with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano. Is this too fancy for a second date? The conclusion is yes! But it worked out in the end.

Farfalle cooked risotto-style with zucchini and cacao nibs

Absorption pasta with zucchini and cacao nibs, Columbus 2006.
Recipe from Clotilde's book.