Pasta alla Norma, i.e., Spicy Tomato Eggplant Sauce
This recreated recipe was so easy, no adjustments needed to my original recipe and I found that what I wrote in November 2011, still holds true to this day! I always follow the chef rule, first in, first out when…
Linguine with Spicy Vegan “Calamari”
Now this was very interesting! I had my doubts on pulling this off, so a little imagination goes a long way. Over the past few years, I have recreated “tuna fish” using sunflower seeds and a combination of seasonings and…
Halloween Dinner II: Black Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Wickedly quick, creepy good Halloween pasta! Black spaghetti starts showing up in some markets and grocery stores just in time for Halloween. (I buy extra as I think it’s also a classy pasta to serve for New Year’s Eve as well.) But…
Momma’s Fettucine Alfredo
Are you ready for the most effortless, creamy rich intensely flavored sauce? It’s true an Alfredo Sauce is one of the simpler sauces to make but this one beats them all!! My mother’s handwritten recipe book, the one with vague…
Pasta with Pecorino Herb Walnut Sauce
The holiday season deserves special dishes, a bit richer than we’d normally indulge in. It’s all a matter of balance really. I’ll treat myself to small portions of dishes I adore while balancing out the meal with healthier, lighter foods. …
Pumpkin and Amaretti Gnocchi
Coming together for a holiday certainly revolves around the food we eat; especially in Italian families and for all those food lovers out there! But there is also another important part that truly makes the holiday special. And that is…
A Halloween Dinner 7 Deadly Zins Pasta
7 Deadly Zins is my favorite Zinfandel wine. It’s a full bodied red which seems to surprise a lot of my friends as they normally know Zinfandel to be a blush or a White Zin. And normally the reaction to…
Fresh Tomato and Basil Spaghetti with Ricotta Salata
If I told you I make this at least once a week through the summer months, would you think I was kidding? I kid you not. This to me is summer on a plate. My memories of garden fresh tomato…
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Every now and then I like to post a classic recipe for my daughter. It’s found in almost every Italian restaurant. A dish that can be easily pulled together on a week night when hosting a few friends or a…
Country Style Pork Ribs in Italian Sauce
I am not a “slow cooker” gal. I own a crockpot but it’s used for specific dishes. Those that add a bit of convenience to my life; such as making stock when I don’t have the time to stay in…
