Tag Archives: pasta

Saffron Orzo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Risotto is one of my favorite things to eat, but with all the time and stirring, it’s not really one of my favorite things to make.  This orzo gives you a very similar texture and taste of risotto without all … Continue reading →

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Nolan’s Asparagus Fettuccine

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

I’m told this dish got my young friend Nolan to eat asparagus…and like it!  The asparagus curls are thin and flexible like a noodle and can be slurped up right along with the pasta. 1/2 lb. asparagus spears salt 1 … Continue reading →

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Perciatelli with Roasted Cauliflower and Herbed Breadcrumbs

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

         Perciatelli is a long pasta, like fat spaghetti, only hollow. If you can’t find perciatelli, substitute any long substantial pasta. Buccatini is the same thing as perciatelli as far as I know.  Spaghetti would be fine, but anything thinner … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I have recently had a little case of blogger’s block.  I have been feeling like maybe I have already blogged all of my good dishes.  I cook dinner for my family every night, or at least 5 or 6 nights … Continue reading →

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Linguine With Fresh Clams

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

In honor of my son’s 6th birthday, I give you his favorite dinner:   The clams and broth cook in as little time as it takes to boil the linguine, making it a great quick weeknight meal.  Just slice up … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Pesto

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

When the tomatoes are ripe and get that intense flavor of summer I love to come up with different uses for them.  This is an uncooked sauce that can be tossed with any type of pasta.  We used it for … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

This is what I make when I don’t feel like cooking.  I almost always have everything on hand to make this without going to the store.  I’ve posted another version of this dish before, but this one is more simple … Continue reading →

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Linguine With Fresh Clams

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

A trip to the beach is never complete without a bag of fresh steamer clams to bring home.  The clams and broth cook in as little time as it takes to boil the linguine, making it a great quick weeknight … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese – Two Ways

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

The best way to make macaroni and cheese is a fiercely debated issue.  There are basically two camps: creamy vs. baked.  Within those camps you have hundreds of flavor variations and additions.  Here is a recipe for classic cheddar macaroni … Continue reading →

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Vegan Puttanesca

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

There are a few different translations of spaghetti alla puttanesca.  The most widely accepted one being “whore style spaghetti”.  I’m not sure what it has to do with ladies of the night, but I do know that it is tasty … Continue reading →

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