Preparing ribs is a departure from the norm for me. In fact, it's safe to say that the first and last time I cooked ribs was at least five years ago. No good reason, really. I love pork; it's just never become my habit to buy a rack and cook it. My experience, therefore, is minimal ... Read More
Penne with Radicchio and Pancetta
While in Rome last September, the same restaurant that served one of the best Linguine con Vongole dishes I've ever tasted also served quite a memorable vegetarian pasta dish. My husband actually ordered it, but of course, I had to have a taste. The menu simply said "Penne al ... Read More
Broiled Salmon, Brussels Sprouts, Garlic Brown Rice and Tomato Dipping Sauce
Instead of my usual ramblings, I'll try to actually give you something useful this time. Tonight, I present to you a full plate, but everything comes together quickly (I'd say in 45 minutes or less). I hadn't really planned on sharing this but I realized that fish and ... Read More
My Favorite Lasagne alla Bolognese
One of my biggest culinary goals is to learn how to make my own pasta. I know that for many of you this is a challenge long-ago conquered and you don't even give the task a second thought now. I've had my Kitchenaid Pasta Maker attachment for a couple years but sadly, it still sits ... Read More
Rustic Pizza with Pesto and Pancetta
What's your favorite pizza? Do you like a thin crust, or a thick one? Do you lean towards a simple, single-topping pizza or one topped with everything but the kitchen sink? I think that the countless ways pizza can be created lends to its mass appeal. Plain cheese or pepperoni ... Read More
Spaghetti con Vongole
When the weekend rolls around and I take my one or two days off from cooking, Italian food is usually the cuisine of choice for dining out. This week, one of these days off came a little early because I didn't have time to go the grocery store after work. We visited our neighborhood ... Read More
