Category: Food
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Creamy pasta with peas and prosciutto
I always have the ingredients on hand to prepare this dish because it comes together so easily and tastes so good! I’m not including too much on serving sizes or quantities with this recipe as it is super flexible depending upon your number of guests and everyone has their own preference for sauce vs. pasta… Read more
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Bolognese sauce
We were first introduce to Bolognese sauce in Bologna, Italy, of course. It’s a meat-based sauce typically served with tagliatelle or in lasagna. I tell everyone that making this sauce is a labor of love as it takes 2-3 hours to prepare because the meat must absorb so many liquids; however, I promise it is… Read more
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Fresh pasta
Once you get accustomed to fresh pasta, it is so much lighter and more delicious than packed pasta, you’ll have a hard time going back unless you are pressed for time. This recipe is for 2-3 servings, but can be easily doubled (or tripled). Full disclosure, I started making pasta with a hand crank pasta… Read more
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Pizza
Pizza at home is a family favorite. We prefer a more authentic Italian version of pizza with a thin, crispy crust. The best part of this recipe is that we can make the pizza dough anytime and freeze it in smaller portions. When we are traveling, I knead the dough by hand, but my trusty… Read more
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Calabrian chicken
This is a newer dish in our family and it has quickly risen in the ranks to a top five favorite. A few year ago, we had a similar dish at a restaurant and I was determined to replicate it. Calabrian chilis in oil are a game changer. They add depth and heat without overpowering… Read more
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No knead bread (overnight)
We rarely buy bread anymore because I tend to bake fresh bread every 3-4 days. This recipe, adapted from Sullivan Street Bakers, is so easy and takes hardly any time. You just have to remember to begin the preparation the night before. Because there are just two of us at home these days, I form… Read more
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Risotto
Risotto is a staple in our family. It’s especially great with chicken and fish or seafood. Take Stanley Tucci’s advice though, and don’t serve it too runny. I adapted this recipe from the Everyday Italian cookbook by Giada De Laurentis. You can add just about anything to risotto (e.g., mushrooms, peas, asparagus), but I prefer… Read more