Category Archives: Favorite Italian Dishes

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Three “Ps” Pasta: Peas, Potatoes, Pesto

The other night I wanted to make a pasta dish that was full of early summer flavors

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Monday, June 20th, 2011

Best Appetizer Ever: Fried Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

One of the first and best products of my garden project thus far has been the bounty of blossoms from my zucchini plants. I planted two types of zucchini: a standard variety and also an heirloom variety called romanesco that … Continue reading

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Thursday, April 14th, 2011

My Own Private Lunch

On Wednesdays, I get this rare gap of time where I can have a quiet lunch at home

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Sunday, March 6th, 2011

The Sunday Sauce

Sunday is usually a cooking day for me, is it for you as well? It’s the one day of the week where I have the time to make a more involved dinner, and maybe an extra dish that can be … Continue reading

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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Weeknight Roasted Tomato Pasta

Six basic ingredients: Salt, Tomatoes, Olive Oil. Pasta. Parmesan. Ground Pepper. That’s all it takes to make a perfect meal. Nothing revolutionary, right? We know how magical this combination can be every time we eat bruschetta, pizza, tomato bread salad. … Continue reading

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