About: Erica
Posts by Erica :
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December 19, 2025 Thoughts on Christmas Eve and Fish, with Three Recipes and a Nod to Sicily’s Museo dell’Acciuga
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November 21, 2025 Braised Duck with Red Wine, Prunes, and Grappa, plus Some Thoughts on Eating Small Animals.
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November 4, 2025 Ziti with Cannellini Beans, Mussels, and Rosemary; Baked Mussels with ‘Nduja Breadcrumbs and Marjoram; Plus a Bonus Recipe: Spaghetti with Mussels, ‘Nduja, and Tomatoes
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October 15, 2025 Two Recipes Using Celery Leaves: Orecchiette with Sausage, Cauliflower, Saffron, and Celery Leaf, and Pumpkin Soup with Anise Seed, Saffron, and Celery Leaf
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September 5, 2025 Shrimp Tagine with Tomato, Ginger, and Fennel
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August 18, 2025 Ciambotta with Dates and Ras el Hanout, and It’s Fresh Date Season
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August 9, 2025 Roasted Red Snapper with Tomatoes, Cumin, Moroccan Olives, and Italian Oregano
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July 29, 2025 Women with Fish, the Story Continues.
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July 27, 2025 Eggplant Gratin with Goat Cheese, Honey, and Thyme
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July 9, 2025 Golden Zucchini Soup with Saffron, Basil Oil, and Pine Nuts, plus a Quick Video Visit to Montgomery Place Orchards
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Welcome to Ericademane.com

I am a chef, food writer, and herb lover who specializes in improvisational Italian cooking. I am the author of The Flavors of Southern Italy and Pasta Improvvisata, as well as Williams-Sonoma Pasta, which is available at Williams-Sonoma stores. A member of the Association of Culinary Professionals, The New York Women's Culinary Alliance, The New York Culinary Historians, The Herb Society of America, and the Italian-based International Slow Food Movement, I live in New York City.
For more about me, see About Erica De Mane.

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