Macaroni Cheese evolved into Samp-a-roni and cheese.
Posted on September 28, 2016 by in pasta
Macaroni cheese is a comfort food, whether you are English, Italian or American. Macaroni Cheese is a British invention, I know it is disputable, because pasta after all is an Italian invention. Let’s just give credit where it is due, shall we? A casserole made with cheese and pasta,known as “makerouns” was recorded in the famous […]
Pasta Puttanesca is possibly the quickest tastiest pasta dish you will ever make.
Posted on April 18, 2016 by in pasta, vegetarian
Pasta Puttanesca literally translated as “spaghetti in the style of a prostitute” is most probably the quickest pasta you will ever make. (Well, maybe my Pesto Pasta is quicker) It is a tangy, somewhat salty Italian pasta dish, dated back to the mid-20th century. I am not sure how this recipe is linked to prostitution, […]
Homemade Pasta – Yes, you can do it!
Posted on September 11, 2015 by in pasta
Homemade Pasta is without a doubt my favorite thing to make. If Baking Bread is my therapy, then making my own pasta is self-indulgence. There is just something so magical about 1 egg and flour, gently converted into your own homemade pasta. After all that is in essence what pasta is, egg and flour. We […]
Blue Cheese Gnocchi with Toasted Walnuts
Posted on July 22, 2015 by in pasta, rsg
Blue Cheese Gnocchi, oh my gosh it is indulgence in a bowl, I promise! Blue Cheese gnocchi is incredibly rich and I always eat way more than I should, but I have no will power when I see this on a menu. It is so rich and decadent so little goes a long way when […]
Olive Focaccia for the Easter Family Feast
Posted on April 1, 2015 by in baked goods
Olive Focaccia will feature center stage on my Easter table. I have covered the lamb recipes last year so this year my focus will be on this flavorful bread. Olive Focaccia to dip in the gravy from this delicious Leg of lamb with figs and feta. Can you think of anything more delicious! If, however […]
Mascarpone, fig and honey Tart!
Posted on March 9, 2015 by in baked goods
Mascarpone cheese – thick, creamy, very high in fat and in my opinion the Italian Stallion of cream cheeses. Mascarpone, the essential ingredient in the the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu and let’s face it, a cheesecake made with mascarpone, is just better, way better! You want to know why? It has 40% fat content, that’s […]
