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…
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. …
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…
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…
Artichoke Carbonara
Somedays I simply crave a creamy, warm pasta dish. Carbonaro is one of these dishes with egg yolks and parmesan cheese creating a rich sauce. While Carbonaro can be tricky to make as the eggs need to be tempered slowly to avoid a…
Penne alla Vodka
I actually rarely eat pasta these days. I never order it out as I only prefer my homemade sauce. A pasta dinner follows the making of my sauce, a five-hour labor of love, tripling the recipe so that I have…
