Done right, this dish is luscious and silky. Done wrong, you’ll end up with chunky scrambled eggs. People can be picky about their Carbonara. I like it cheesy, garlicky and my bacon crisp! Also, his is one pasta I like… Continue Reading
This is comfort food at its finest. Make ahead, totally freezable, great for a crowd and a meal that will warm your belly on a cold winter eve. Leftovers taste even better and are strongly encouraged. Part of the trick here is… Continue Reading
I call this a toss because you really don’t want to cook the sauce but rather just toss it over the flame to get it piping hot without really cooking down the tomatoes or softening the bacon. This makes for… Continue Reading
This time of year calls for a good cheesy baked pasta. That and I made mass quantities of ricotta cheese and am looking for ways to use it up! Smoked Sausage and Three Cheese Baked Penne 1 lb dried penne… Continue Reading
We don’t cook polenta enough. It’s delish and a great base for anything savory and saucy that we seem to favor during the cooler months. Choose an instant variety if you are looking for something quick cooking. Herby Meatballs and Polenta… Continue Reading
My in-laws have a tradition of hosting a beautiful dinner on Christmas Eve. The multiple course meal is entirely meatless and probably requires days or weeks of preparation. In an effort to help reduce the stress, we offered to bring this… Continue Reading
Today’s spring salad is not an original – it’s a hack! The flavors are so on cue with the season and with what’s growing in my edible garden. The recipe was borrowed from a lunch at the NoMad Restaurant in New York City.… Continue Reading
