Pasta
Croxetti with Potatoes, Green Beans & Pesto
I was in New York city several weeks ago and whenever I’m there I go to Eataly on 23rd Street. I needed to warm up and kill some time before meeting someone for dinner. While wandering in this Italian pornographic food emporium, I meandered into the pasta section and bought some interesting pasta shapes that […]
Continue ReadingFresh Pasta
After watching an episode of MasterChef Junior, my culinary confidence left the building. There was a challenge where the 9, 10, 11 & 12 year old contestants had to make their own pasta, sauce, etc. They do this without any recipes. Every single dish could have been served at an expensive restaurant. So in an […]
Continue ReadingCrêpe Manicotti
Here is another recipe from my friend Chris. Manicotti is usually made with very large ridged pasta tubes, but this recipe uses crêpes which makes it a lot lighter. They were delicious, he served it the Magic Green Beans. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:200]
Continue ReadingOne-Pan Pasta
Here is a guest post from my sister-in-law, Rhonda, from Colchester, UK. PS – I saw this recipe several weeks ago and thought it sounded crazy! I get the Martha newsletter sent via e-mail and yesterday (or maybe the day before) there was a recipe for One Pan Pasta. Although it sounded blindingly easy and […]
Continue ReadingFresh Plum Tomato Sauce
Yes, we all have too many tomatoes this time of year. Here is a quick and easy way to use some of them. I actually used baby plum tomatoes. The addition of anchovy paste (I don’t like it either! My husband, Eric, put it in…) adds a depth of salty flavor. You won’t taste it…. […]
Continue ReadingSpaghetti with Courgettes (or Zucchini)
Guest blogger Jessica from Beauty Marks again. This time of year, I’m always envious of the people who can take advantage of the recipes destined for those who have a bounty of zucchini (or courgettes, as they call them across the pond) in their gardens. I have no garden and thus no zucchini. I have […]
Continue ReadingCauliflower Macaroni & Cheese
Guest blogger du jour Sharon from Brisbane, Australia signing in with a recipe for Cauliflower Macaroni & Cheese, from a popular TV show here called “Better Homes & Gardens”. This is a recipe presented as a good way to get children to eat some vegetables – but it is more than that – the cauliflower […]
Continue ReadingMacaroni Bolognese
Here is a great easy casserole. Great for a busy weekday. You can easily double it and make the sauce on the weekend. Macaroni Bolognese Serves 4 Olive oil spray 1/2 lb ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely diced 1 medium zucchini, finely diced 6 […]
Continue ReadingRoasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup
Here is another soup from my epic soup making day… Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Onions Soup Serves 6 2 cups shredded roasted chicken 2 medium onions, sliced thin 8 cups Chicken Broth 2 medium carrots 2 stalks celery 1 cup uncooked trumpet-shaped pasta (campanelle) Heat oil in 10″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and […]
Continue ReadingRosa’s Spaghettini with Braised Chicken, Tomato and Rosemary Sauce
Today’s blog comes from Sharon, Brisbane, Australia. This recipe is very simple but delicious – cook the thigh fillets whole and shred at the end, they come out soft and silky – I found this recipe in a magazine when I was in Melbourne last weekend and have made it twice already. Photo from Gourmet […]
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