Tags: noodle, noodles, over cooked pasta, pasta, pasta tip, soggy
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Simply Salmon
22 Apr
2 EASY ways for making Salmon.
Are you ready for a simple, healthy dinner that doesn’t make you feel like you have to swim up stream when preparing? Here are 2 really great tasting dishes for you to try, that comes with a little help from my friends at Real Simple.
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Ragu Brings Out The Italian In You!
6 Apr
So what is Ragu?
Some call it ragu, bolognese, meat sauce, or even Sunday gravy, but when it comes to pasta, nothing pairs better with it then Italian “Ragu” which is a home made, hearty meat sauce.
My mother would start very early in morning every Sunday in preparation for this all day affair, involving several different types of meats, lots of tomatoes, and of course a little wine. She would say “some wine for the pot, and some for me!” Like mother like daughter-when it comes to the wine only, I have come with a way that still honors my family’s tradition of a flavorful “Ragu”, that makes the process less time consuming.
Here is a twist on the meat sauce without the “red” tomatoes.
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BACON and CHOCOLATE!!!!
2 Apr
Love Chocolate? Love Bacon?
Why not eat them together? I first experienced this culinary trend at a Pigs and Pinot Festival in Healdsburg, California. Even though it sounds a little quirky, which it is, the salty, sweet and smoky combination is delicious!
Here is a fun recipe you can try at home.
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April is Pea Month!
31 Mar
Spring means fresh, sweet and versatile peas.
You won’t be forced to eat these peas!
When buying fresh peas, here is what to look for:
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Happy Easter!
27 Mar
Did you know where the Easter colored egg tradition came from?
The custom of the Easter egg originated amongst the early Christians of Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in memory of the blood of Christ, shed at his crucifixion. The Christian Church officially adopted the custom, regarding the eggs as a symbol of the resurrection.
One last thing. Why ham at Easter? I guess the simplest explanation would be, since early Christians did not eat meat during Lent, Easter marked the release of those obligations. Ham is a easily cured meat, that would last throughout the winter months, making it the perfect choice.
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Cinnamon-Streusel (Comfort Food) Coffeecake
24 Mar
Soft and moist, nicely cinnamon-y, this is the quintessential breakfast coffeecake. This golden cake is tender and moist, with a middle layer of dark cinnamon filling and a crumbly streusel topping.
I modified the original recipe from King Arthur Flour, and it turned out incredibly delicious. We had it for dessert, with a scoop of whipped cream!
The Skinny Bread Cookbook is finally here!!
