Couscous with Mushrooms and Herbs
I’m not sure what took me so long to jump on the couscous train. I suppose better late than never eh? Regardless I’m glad I finally did. It is pretty incredible. Little balls of pasta-liciousness bursting with flavor. Almost like savory boba balls (you know the ones in bubble tea or at the fro-yo shop) without the liquid burst. Okay not at all like boba balls I just also happen to like those. A lot. Like I have a 7 pound jar in my Amazon cart right now. I don’t kid about food. Ever. What else do I love? Mushrooms. Mushrooms plus Israeli couscous = happy happy happy.
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I love shrooms. It’s true. I love them in all their shroomy forms. From the oh so common versatile button to uppity truffle. I love them all. Now if only I could afford the uppity truffle but alas I’ll have to settle for truffle oil around these parts. I mean I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth, just that spoon you see there in the photo which I happen to have lifted borrowed from my parents house last visit. Technically my Dad insisted that I take it (in case my Mom happens to be reading this, remember I’m the favorite child). Champagne taste on a beer budget. I’m afflicted with it.
Salami and Spinach Stromboli
I’m not quite done with my holiday baking yet (don’t worry there are more brownies coming your way – thank goodness right?) but I have to admit by the end of my marathon baking days I have been craving something salty and dare I say with a little veg it in. Who am I? The catch is I’m not all that hip on the idea of staying in the kitchen to whip up something that will take forever. In comes Stromboli. Think stuffed bread that filled with salty salami, cheeses and a little veg. Who wouldn’t want a slice or two of that?
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Has the hustle and bustle started to creep up on you yet? I gotta admit I’m starting to feel it. I know that as soon as Thanksgiving is here (gah next week) and I put on my elastic pants and eat more than I should that Christmas will be here before I know it. Lists are already starting to float around in my head. Visits from family and friends on the horizon to plan for. Which means cleaning and cooking all the while trying to enjoy the season without stressing so much.
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Fall is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is cooler which means we can open the windows, fire up the oven and bust out our boots and cardigans. It makes me want to cook even more. We typically have friends over at least once a week. I like to have a small appetizer ready to go when they arrive.
read moreRosemary Skewered Grilled Mushrooms
Who needs skewers when you have rosemary? That aromatic herb can be used for so many things. Which is a good thing considering I have a bush of rosemary as large as my car. I’m ALWAYS looking for uses for that hearty herb and one of my favorites is to use it as a skewer. You don’t ever have to remember to soak it for 30 minutes prior to using (pesky wooden skewers) and it lightly flavors the food you’re skewering. AND there’s no washing a metal skewer afterwards (you know how much I hate doing dishes)!
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Mushroom & Spinach Pizza
Pizza is one of life’s simple pleasures. We like to make it at least once a week at our house. Our basic PIZZA DOUGH takes just minutes to pull together with the help of Ruby, our trusty stand mixer (no worries if you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix and knead the dough by hand and get your workout in for the day too!) Make your dough in the late morning (we all know I’m not a morning person) and it will be ready to roll by dinnertime. Then all you need to do is decide on the toppings. Today we’re sharing our “meaty” mushroom and spinach veg version.
read moreGrilled Steak Kebabs with DOLE Caesar Salad
Do you have a salad’tude: a salad state of mind? I do. That doesn’t surprise you does it? I have confessed to you before that I am not much of a salad person (other than Caprese Salad which I could eat everyday) . When I do eat it it, 9/10 it is a small spinach salad made with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Simple but scrumptious. Probably a big part of my salad’tude is that I don’t get creative with my salads. I tend to look at salads as the intro to dinner, a small supporting character if you will. But my ways are changing and I’ll tell you why.
read moreRoast Pork Loin {Arista al Forno}
To say we’re pretty fond of the pig is an understatement. The pig gives us so many fantastically delicious cuts from: Bacon, to Pork Tenderloin, to Pork Shoulder to well I could go on and on, so it’s only fitting that the pig should be a big deal, right? ; )
read moreBraised Pork with Rosemary and Mushrooms {Arrosto con il Rosmarino}
I could tell you how incredibly insanely delicious that braised pork roast is in the photo. OR how I used it to make not one but three meals. But I know you see that gorgeous cassis Le Creuset in the photo and you see giveaway in the title and now you’re heart is beating a little faster and you’re just not thinking clearly. It’s not your fault. It is Le Creuset after all. So I’m just going to get right to it. Christmas is coming a little early for someone. ONE lucky bell’alimento reader is going to WIN one of those for her {or him} self!
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Torta di Funghi {Rustic Mushroom Tart}
If you’re not eating mushrooms, you should be. At least I think so. Beyond being extremely tasty they’re also really good for you. If you’ve been reading bell’alimento for any length of time you know we adore mushrooms. There are no shortage of mushroom recipes on this blog. This rustic tart might be one of my favorite mushroom recipes to date. It makes a spectacular appetizer for a party or a light lunch.
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The Bertolli REVEAL and a SUPER GIVEAWAY to celebrate!
Remember my TOP SECRET trip to ROMA ? Well the wait is over and I can FINALLY tell YOU, my fantabulous readers, the BIG SECRET…The revolutionary Product that Bertolli® has been working away on behind locked doors for so many years, tweaking until they had it just right is…
read morePizza Grigliata con le Salsicce {Grilled Sausage Pizza}
Who doesn’t like a nice slice of pizza. We adore homemade pizza and make it often BUT during the summer months when it’s smoking hot outside I’m not a huge fan of heating up my oven to sweltering temperatures. Since I don’t have the luxury of an outside pizza oven {dare to dream} the next best way for us to make our beloved pizza is to GRILL it! Grilled pizza is ah-mazing and couldn’t be easier!
read moreCrostini ai Funghi {Mushroom Crostini}
This is one of my favorite appetizers {or snacks for that matter} of all time. It incorporates two of my favorite things: mushrooms and bread. It comes together in a snap and makes for such a pretty presentation. If you’re having a party this appetizer should be on your list!
read moreCalzone ai Funghi {Mushroom Calzones}
Buona Pasquetta! Pasquetta is the Monday after Easter, and it’s typically celebrated while picnic-ing with family and friends. I am a sucker for a picnic especially at a scenic location in the spring while the breeze is blowing, the birds are chirping, we’re noshing on simple satisfying food all while being surrounded with those that I adore. A perfect picnic indeed.
read morePollo al Brandy {Chicken with Brandy}
I’ve said it a gazillion times, chicken is so incredibly versatile. So much so, I don’t know how anyone could ever tire of it ; ) At least that’s what I keep telling my family LOL. We’re big fans of chicken thighs and legs in our house. Not that I don’t like the chicken breasts, the darker meats just seem to be more flavorful to me and the fact that they’re also less expensive doesn’t hurt ; )
read moreBraciole 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…
read moreScaloppine 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.
read moreAgnello in Crosta {Lamb wrapped in Pastry Dough}
Are you looking to add a little fancy schmancy to your cooking repertoire? And by fancy schmancy I mean looking like you’ve slaved in the kitchen all afternoon to prepare a gourmet meal ; ) But DIDN’T.. Well I have a dish for you ; ) And it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day…
read moreCarote con Funghi {Carrots and Mushrooms}
Happy New Year! Was one of your resolutions to eat more Veggies? Well this year I tried not to make any resolutions but adding more vegetables to your diet is always a good idea. Besides, when they’re bright and happy like this carrot and mushroom dish, they’re hard to resist!
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