Polenta Pasticciata ai Funghi e Gamberi {Polenta with Mushroom and Shrimp Sauce}
Ah polenta. I am definitely a polenta person. I love how many ways you can prepare polenta. I never ever get tired of it. I love making the polenta into little “cakes”. You can form them into ANY shape and then grill them, fry them {love the crunchy exterior and the creamy interior} or even bake them. Endless possibilities. And bonus points because you can make it WAY ahead of time ; ) Making it perfect for dinner parties.
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Fuji Ninja, Salty Ninja and myself, Bella Ninja threw down the challenge, for Food Ninjas near and far to reveal themselves. The challenge was met. They came in force and swooped in under a cloak of darkness bringing with them their best and brightest food ninja skills. Bravely going where no other Food Ninja has. That’s right, they have boldly revealed themselves. For this we must reward them!
read moreTorta Rustica {Rustic Savory Pie}
You all know how much I love my sweets. So much so you would think I’d be a natural at baking but I’m really not. Baking is quite challenging for me. It doesn’t come natural like cooking. Cooking I can do with my eyes closed. Okay maybe not, but you know what I mean. BUT a savory pie, that baking I can do ; ) Torta Rustica is Italian for Rustic Pie. It’s a savory delight that will fill you from head to toe.
Perfect One Dish Dinners!
You know how I’m always raving about our food community? About how much I love my fellow over the moon talented food blogger friends. About how much we all support each other. Well it’s not just talk *wink wink* we really do support each other and have this incredible camaraderie. So much so that when I was asked to participate in spreading the word about a fabulous new cookbook by the one and only Pam of Three Many Cooks, well you know what the answer was ; )
read moreProject Food Blog: Picnic Time!
Challenge #6! I wouldn’t have made it this far without YOU beautiful people so naturally I simply can not start without properly thanking YOU xoxo ; ) I really am blown away by all of the support YOU have shown. Your comments and virtual hearts make my day. I am truly appreciative! Okay now before I start bawling like a baby I am ecstatic to take you on this virtual road trip! Yes, that’s right you’re going to ride shot gun… Are you ready ; )
read moreBrasato {Braised Short Ribs with Vegetables and Herbs}
Who doesn’t love braised short ribs? Not only are they incredibly flavorful because of the sheer amount of time they spend bubbling away in their own special little jacuzzi, they’re so tender they fall off the bone. And if that wasn’t enough it’s pretty much pot to table! Hey, what can I say, I like to cook but detest doing dishes…sigh
read moreFried Spaghetti Pizza
Squeeeeeee! We’ve made it through to challenge 5! Thank YOU ALL so much for your votes and support! I’m quite excited about this next challenge. We were tasked with remixing a recipe, and that recipe is PIZZA! Yes, the iconic pizza. One of the most beloved amazingly delicious foods on the planet {at least in our house 
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Torta di Carota {Carrot Cake}
Rember how I’m always telling you about my talented friends ; ) Well you’re in for a treat because TODAY my sweet sweet friend Lora from Cake Duchess Fame is stopping by! Not only is she gorgeous, she whips up some tasty tantalizing sweet treats! She’s truly sweet through and through! I KNOW you’re going to want to pop over to her SITE and take a peek for yourself. But, I can’t be held responsible for the weight you’re going to gain, just sayin’! It will totally be worth it though ; )
read moreProject Food Blog: Picture Perfect
Thank you ALL so much for your votes and support! Mwah! Thanks to YOU we’ve advanced to Challenge 4 in Project Food Blog! For this challenge we were prompted to go above and beyond and use photography to create a step-by-step, instructional photo tutorial. Sounds easy right? NOT! For inspiration, I looked to one of my favorite step by step blogs written by someone I admire greatly. Her name is Ree. Maybe you’ve heard of her ; ) LOL, If you haven’t I’m going to need for you to come out from underneath that rock : )
read moreTorta di Mele {Apple Torte with Breadcrumb-Hazelnut Crust}
We’re continuing on our showcase of FRIULI and it’s flavorful recipes. I can’t tell you how it has me YEARNING for a visit *sniff sniff* Oh how I miss it! but luckily when my current issue of bon appetit magazine arrived what do I see right smack on the front cover “LIDIA”S FRIULI: Her special menu”! Ah, my beloved FRIULI. I have always enjoyed Lidia Bastanich but had NO idea she grew up in Friuli. Now I love her even more ; )
read moreFood Ninjas-Reveal Yourselves! Food Ninja Contest Open For submissions!
Food Ninjas prepare for battle! Starting TODAY you can submit your pictures, blog posts, videos, recipes, etc. of you {or your Food Ninjas in training} showing off your true food ninja skills. Remember, you DO NOT have to be a blogger to enter—you just have to be a Food Ninja! Anyone who submits an entry will get to proudly display their Food Ninja status with an awesome Food Ninja badge {yes, there they are in all their fabulocity above} that we will send you.
read moreFrico con Patate {Potato and Cheese Fry}
I think it’s HIGH time that I focus on food from my most favorite region in Italy. While you all know I adore Italian food, you might not know that I REALLY adore Friulano food. That is food from the Fruili Venezia Giulia region of Italy or Friuli for short ; ) All of my years living there might have something to do with that ; )
read moreAre you a Food Ninja?
Are You a Food Ninja *wink wink*?
I am sooo excited to announce the debut of an extremely FUN CONTEST! This is something that everyone (non-bloggers included) can get in on. My co-conspirators, whom I ever so lovingly dubbed, Fuji Ninja and Salty Ninja and I, Bella Ninja, have some serious tricks up our sleeves, and really, you don’t want to miss it!
read moreProject Food Blog: Challenge 3 “Luxury Dinner Party”
*cue the music* “Celebrate good times come on…”! We’ve crossed another challenge hurdle {thank YOU so much for voting for us. I can’t tell you enough how appreciative we are of your support!}, and now YOU’RE INVITED! That’s right, even if only virtually ; ) The next challenge is to hold a dinner party for friends and family! Not just any dinner party, a “Luxury Dinner Party”. For some that might mean caviar, kobe beef, foie gras {all extremely tasty and things, mind you, I wouldn’t turn down} BUT for ME a luxury dinner party is simply good food, shared with good family/friends! How could that be anything but good fun. Being with the ones you love in our topsy turvy lives is a LUXURY and one that I treasure.
read moreZucca al Forno {Baked Squash}
Butternut squash are quite odd looking but are incredibly tasty! One goes a long way. They are after all HUGE. When in season, you can find them in almost every produce market and obviously with their size they’re not hard to miss ; ) If you’ve never cooked with them, what are you waiting for, not only are they good for you they’re just plain GOOD!
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