Category Archives: Pasta

ricotta gnocchi

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

after taking much of the summer off, i’m back to cooking and blogging! i meant to make a grand entrance in early fall and wow you with all my fabulous autumnal recipes, but soon realized that i had a stack … Continue reading →

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carbonara classico

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Out for dinner with my sister last week, to get away from the husbands and the three year olds, our conversation, after talking about the husbands and three year olds of course, drifted to food and recipes. Big shocker there! … Continue reading →

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orzo in the style of risotto

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

when it comes to cooking, all of us have that dish that we shy away from making because of its reputation as difficult. but just like most of the catholic school girls i know, that reputation is usually more myth … Continue reading →

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stuffed shells are not just for sundays

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

growing up in a household, complete with an italian grandmother, definitely came with some fantastic culinary advantages. my interest in “all things food” started at a very early age and was fed and cultivated by helping my nana in the … Continue reading →

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pantry pasta

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

it’s that time of year when i start storing away pantry items like a gourmet squirrel. it seems like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done and make dinner as well. whenever the holiday season … Continue reading →

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the mac and cheese recipe you’ve always wanted

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

i am such a creature of habit. as soon as the weather starts to get cold, all i want to cook and eat is old comfort food classics. it’s only november and i’ve already made my chicken pot pies twice, … Continue reading →

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bolognese sauce

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

my italian half has taken over and it won’t be satisfied until i feed it a slow simmered bolognese sauce. my version allows you to go about your day, free as a bird, because you won’t be standing over a … Continue reading →

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