Okay, I think it’s fair to say that since Thanksgiving I’ve been on a sort of Italian kick. So today I made my homemade Gnocchi. I used to make this with my daughter as my helper because it is a process to make and her favorite dish. Alas, she is grown, moved away and enthralled in planning a wedding… so today I made it alone. No worries…with a few altered steps (the freezer) it was a cake walk… a messy cake walk, but still cake…well gnocchi, but you get what I’m saying… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! Last time I visited New York City I stopped by Eataly and grabbed a bag of my favorite Pappardelle. For some reason I have a really hard time finding this pasta near my home so every time I can I’ll stop by there and pick up a bag. These long pasta ribbons are perfect for this roasted butternut squash & sage sauce on this cool December Meatless Monday… Continue reading
With so many people coming for Thanksgiving dinner and arriving the night before, I wanted to make a dish a day in advance that could be popped in the oven for guests when they arrive from their long journeys. Manicotti is not as hard as some think when you do a few simple tips… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! Pasta is probably the easiest dish in the world to make, which is why everyone loves to make it. I was scanning the grocery aisle looking at all the different types of pasta and grabbed a box of Gemelli. Then from the cheese department, creamy fresh Ricotta con Latte was calling my name. Combined with crushed tomatoes and topped with mozzarella what could be more simple yet delicious? This was the perfect combination for a Meatless Monday dish… Continue reading
Think of the flavors of Tuscany and you think hearty and warm! Red wine, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, hearty braised chicken thighs & fragrant herbs such as rosemary, sage and parsley…Now combine all these flavors in one dish and you have a lovely Tuscan Chicken Risotto. Early Fall comfort food to warm you up on this cool Saturday… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! What can you pull together really fast when everyone’s hungry and you just walked in the door? Simple Tomato & Basil Pasta…This pasta is finished in the time it takes to boil the pasta water…simple, easy and definitely delicious… Continue reading
I have so much basil that I spent this morning making tons of pesto. So for lunch today I made this little pasta dish for my honey and I. Veggies from the garden and a little help from the can. Although I have tomatoes from the garden, I used the cans to save time. Sometimes you just need to save time… Continue reading
Monday dinner was an Italian meatless spaghetti squash dish which was excellent. However, that put my hubby and I in the mood for a serious Italian meat dish. (Lightbulb)… A traditional Bolognese sauce. I only make this dish a few times a year because it is so rich. In the throws of winter I make it with a creamy Polenta because it just screams comfort, but in the summer I make it with a light and simple Cappellini. You need to start early with this sauce because it takes up to three hours to prepare. It is a great dish for Sundays but it is not Sunday and I want it all the same… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! When I was in college many moons ago, I spent a period of time ‘being’ a vegetarian. I only lasted about a year when I started craving rare beef… I did however develop a love for vegetables and a true appreciation for meatless meals. Although I used to buy my spaghetti squash, now we grow our own… Continue reading
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