I asked my friend if she ever goes to her favorite restaurant anymore. She hadn’t mentioned going for a long time. She said no, they couldn’t be trusted to eat there anymore since they lose all sense of propriety and overindulge. I laughed at that, but then I thought, well, that … [Read more...] about Pappardelle with Summer Vegetables
Pasta
Gemelli with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce and Fresh Mozzarella
I think I told you before how much I like gemelli. I like the way the little twist hold the sauce. I like that it has a little substance with out being too heavy. I really like the red pepper sauce. Since I discovered gemelli I have had a little trouble finding it until I ask … [Read more...] about Gemelli with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce and Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken Pesto Pasta
I vacillated about publishing this post. I thought you may appreciate it or I might lose all credibility. Then I thought this is a peek into the way I live so I am posting it. Last week I made French Tarragon Chicken. In my opinion I thought it delicious, but clearly I made too … [Read more...] about Chicken Pesto Pasta
Grilled Vegetable Mélange
Grilled Vegetable Mélange - When it is too hot to cook. It’s hot here today; I mean really hot. It must be payback for all the lovely days when the rest of the world was freezing this winter. I was wondering what to prepare that would not heat up the house. So no to the … [Read more...] about Grilled Vegetable Mélange
Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta
Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta If I would stop by unexpectedly, not that I would be so bold or rude, not unexpectedly, but maybe on short notice, what would you have for lunch? I mean if you wanted to have me for lunch. Do you have a signature dish that makes … [Read more...] about Lemon, Parsley, and Parmesan Plus Pasta
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream I made angel hair pasta with feta and pine nuts two weeks ago for my Greek fix. Now what better way than a little chipotle cream to calm the Mexican craving, a little nod to Cinco de Mayo. … [Read more...] about Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
Angel Hair Pasta With Tomatoes, Feta, and Pine Nuts As soon as you can get your hands on some flavorful tomatoes, make this dish. It is so quick you won’t believe it. The hardest part is the prep. This dish is probably the “poster-child” for mise en place. It goes together … [Read more...] about Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
Bowtie & Garden Vegetables
Bowtie & Garden Vegetables I am always thinking about food. I am always planning a menu. Not because I am such a good planner, but rather because I am not. I strive to be able to go to the frig or panty take out a few ingredients and just whip up something delicious. … [Read more...] about Bowtie & Garden Vegetables
