Fusi di Pollo al Limone nel Cartoccio {Chicken w/Lemon in Parchment}
This year I treated myself to La Cucina Italiana magazine for Christmas. My first issue arrived a week or so ago. I literally turned off the computer {shocking} and immersed myself into the pages ignoring all else. I think I’ve mentioned to you before my long love affair with this magazine and my constant “borrowing” of my mother’s subscription much to her dismay ; )
Polpette {Meatballs}
What is it about a meatball that is so endearing? People LOVE meatballs. People go crazy for meatballs. I don’t know that I’ve ever met anyone that didn’t like a meatball {well okay perhaps my veggietarian friends but you know what I mean}. What’s not to love. They’re round, they’re packed full of flavor and then they’re soaked in sauce! They’re little spheres of scrumptiousness.
Announcing: Pasta 101 & Build a Better Panino!
There are so many exciting things going on lately that I wanted to share a few of them with you loverlies…In case you missed my announcement, I’ve joined the featured contributor’s writing team over at babble’s family kitchen. I’m thrilled beyond words and I’m literally bubbling over with ideas, tips, tricks and recipes that I can’t wait to share with everyone.
Tortine di Zucca {Pumpkin Cakes with Nutella Glaze}
I’m not sure if this should be called a muffin, a cake, a cake-ette, or a cupcake. Nor am I sure if it should be considered a dessert or breakfast item. What I do know is that it’s incredibly tasty and I’d be happy to eat one morning, noon or night and under whatever name you’d like to give it ; 0
Cappesante in Salsa di Zafferano {Sea Scallops in Saffron Sauce}
There is just something so sexy about scallops! Perhaps it’s the way they slide off the fork right into your mouth. Or maybe it’s their silky smooth texture. Chissa {who knows} I just know I adore them. Baked Scallops are among my favorite ways to enjoy these beauties, BUT there’s something about a seared scallop that just takes the cake.
Pasta ai Broccoli {Pasta with Broccoli}
There is simply nothing like a big bowl of pasta. Carbs make me happy. Very happy. Even happier when I can feel better about eating them because they’re chock full of veggies ; ) Pasta ai Broccoli is well Pasta with Broccoli. Nothing complicated there. But it’s also full of tomatoes and herbs. And then we up the fun factor with this hot to trot pasta shape!
Creme Brulee {and a very special announcement}
Happy Valentine’s Day! Buon San Valentino! We’re celebrating today with a creamy dreamy ramekin of Creme Brulee ; ) Would you like some? It makes plenty and it’s easier than you may think! I made this recipe especially for my sweet NEW JOB over at babble’s family kitchen. Yes, that’s right, you are looking at their newest daily featured contributor. I’m absolutely thrilled to be working along with such an array of fantabulously talented writers.
So grab your kitchen torch and head on over to BABBLE for the RECIPE & of course we’d LURVE to hear from you, so feel free to comment up a storm ; )
Baci!
Desserts to Love!
Valentine’s Day is upon us. In just a few short days people will be celebrating LOVE all over the world. <3 <3 <3. In Italy it’s called San Valentino, which as with everything else sounds so much bettter in Italian ; ) I say we all eat cake… Chocolate Nutella Molten Lava Cake to be exact; ) Sinfully decadent and super SEXY!
Show us Your Pans & A Special Offer!
We asked you to “Show us Your Pans” and boy did you! 50 of you to be exact wielded your cameras and took a shot at winning an amazing SET of ManPans. Look at that wall of craptastic pans. That is a whole lot of sad pans there ; )
Braciole alla Panna {Pork Chops in Cream Sauce}
Are you tired of your same old go to meals? Your quick fixes? Well then I’d love to introduce you to this saucy little number. It’s a dish you can whip up in a flash and will quickly make it into your must make often file. I mean why not, it’s boneless pork chops that have been sauteed to a golden perfection in a shallow buttery bath. And then, in comes THE SAUCE…
Sweet & Spicy Bacon Coated with Nutella
It’s that time again, one of my favorite days of the year, WORLD NUTELLA DAY! WND is the brainchild of Sara & Michelle who ask Nutella lovers to unite every February 5 creating a world blanket of Nutella love. How awesome it that ; ) To celebrate I’ve created a doozy of a Nutella recipe. Yes, I did. I covered bacon in Nutella. And guess what? It’s off the charts AMAZING. I know it might be a stretch for some, but if you take that leap of faith and try it, you just might find you like it. I’ll even go as far as say that you’ll LURVE it.
Food for Thought…
Today’s post interrupted by some important reminders okay teasers ; ) We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow ; )
Dont’ stare directly into the photo. She’s an evil temptress. Oh yes, I did that. I went there. Go ahead and catch your breath ; ) I’m going to let it sink in a day before I show you anymore {what, you have to wait for World Nutella Day just like me} I told you it’d be bigger than last year’s entry ; )
Scaloppine Pasticciate {Veal Scaloppine}
Another very impressive dish that couldn’t be simpler to make. Veal Scaloppine. It even sounds romantic doesn’t it ; ) And why wouldn’t you just fall in love with this dish? There’s: veal, mushrooms, CHEESE, ham, cream… It’s just dreamy all together.
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