Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s versatile, easy to make, and tasty. The mere sight of a plate of golden noodles fills me with warmth. But what if those golden noodles are bluish black? No, ...

I have a dumb and stubborn rule about cooking with bourbon. I don’t do it. Ever. Why? Because by my calculation, there’s not a dish on the planet that’s more pleasurable with a shot of bourbon in it ...

Whether served with a tangle of octopus rings and tentacles or given a spicy twist with a sauce of Italian peppers and sausages, there’s no question black pasta is a serious trend on local restaurant ...

Combine flours in a bowl and mix, in a separate bowl, mix together 300 g water, cuttle fish ink, and two eggs. Place the flour on a wooden work surface, and make an indent with the bottom of the bowl.

To prepare the squid ink gnocchetti with cuttlefish ragù, first cook the potatoes in salted boiling water; it will take about 30-40 minutes (1). Use a skewer to test when they are done, then drain ...

Be careful when handling the ink; it stains. Squid ink is available through www.tienda.com. Adapted from “A Lenten Cookbook for Catholics,” by Angelo Stagnaro (Tau Publishing, 2013). SQUID INK PASTA ...