Feast End

Orecchiete With Broccoli Rabe & Clams

[ingredients]36 small hard-shelled clams such as manila or littleneck, well scrubbed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb (500 g) dried orecchiette
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup (2oz/60g) chopped yellow onion
4 cloves…

Asparagus and Provolone Gratin

Don’t cook the asparagus any longer than necessary, just until they’re bright green and crisp-tender. Serve as a starter or for lunch with a salad.
[ingredients]2 bunches asparagus, woody bottom ends snapped off
ΒΌ pound provolone…