I just love pasta. I mean I really LOVE pasta (as if you didn’t know that by now tee hee). It’s the perfect dish. You can literally make it a million different ways. Okay I haven’t actually tested out that theory but I’m working on it! Plus I know you’re probably ready for something other than chicken! I KNOW I’ve had a lot of chicken lately, really I know, and NO in case you’re wondering I’m not tired of it *wink wink* but I have been wanting some pasta so voila a pasta dish! This dish will make you want to scrape the bowl with your finger! & It’s all because of the sauce. Not just any sauce. A creamy tomato-y basil-y melt in your mouth Mascarpone sauce *swoon*.
Cauliflower doesn’t really do much for me on it’s own, BUT add some loverly creamy bechamel sauce, some homemade breadcrumbs & the King of cheese Parmigiano Reggiano & well count me in! This dish will hopefully make you think twice about Cauliflower & should get even the pickiest of eaters in your house to change their minds as well. I know my kids lurve this! They call them white trees (& yes they refer to broccoli as green trees) I think it’s cute & well they’re eating them so I’m a happy camper.
With all of these sweet posts lately (Crostoli, Chocolate Nutella Molten Lava Cakes, Panna Cotta *drool*) I have been craving some veggies. I know, you might want to check my temperature. I thought the same thing. But you know before I know it, it’s going to spring (dare to dream - I am ovah all this snow) and wiggly jiggly is only good in jello if you know what I mean. Read the rest of this entry »
I was so excited when Robin from MyMelange asked me to do a guest post. I’d had this recipe in my mind for quite some time & thought it would be the perfect time to whip it up.
As you ALL know, I HEART Risottos. I have many on the site & many more planned (think squash next time). I met Robin on Twitter (@MyMelange) earlier this year and immediately hit it off. She’s one funny tweep not to mention she LOVES Italy.
I KNOW you want to check out this recipe so here you go…. Buon Appetito!
Gnocchi Rosa (GNYO-KEY ROW-SA) is Italian for {Pink Gnocchi} It’s Gnocchi with a pale pink veil of color glistening in a creamy buttery Sage Sauce! OH MY GOODNESS! I just can’t help it. Yes, it’s good! No, it’s better than good! It’s Semplicamente Delizioso! What’s not to love right? Potatoes, Cheese, Butter, Sage & just for good measure a little Grappa thrown in! Schweet.
This is another Italian dish that can be made a multitude of ways. Cipolle Vegetariane is Italian for Vegetarian Onions! Yes, you read right - Vegetarian Onions! Don’t get excited, I am after all serving them with my Pepper Encrusted Steaks! But they are just as fab on their own. They smell so divine while cooking. What’s not to like: onions, mushrooms, bell pepper. Oooh! So good.
Ah another Fabulous Italian dish! Funghi {foon-gee (as in gee like geek)} Gratinati, is so much fun to say! Italian for Mushrooms au Gratin! or Simply FAB FUNGHI! This is by FAR one of the BEST mushrooms dishes I have EVER had, if not THE best…Can I just say MMMMMMMmmmmhhhh! I know that’s not technically an adjective or description but it’s spot on!
I am going to have to make a double batch of these next time. No question about it. They didn’t last five minutes at my dinner table and I could have eaten the entire dish by myself. Yes, seriously the WHOLE dish! It’s that good ppl. If you like mushrooms then you MUST, you simply MUST try this.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Risotto? I’m sure I have, it’s just so creamy & delicious. What’s not to love? And it’s insanely versatile. You can put just about anything into it.
I wanted to do an ultra luxurious risotto and I thought what’s more luxurious than saffron? Oh, glorious saffron! I know this isn’t the most budget friendly recipe but we can splurge every now & then! When you’re ready to splurge, this is one of those recipes.
How cute are these? And, they’re insanely delicious. They start with, what else, overripe bananas! Seems this time of year I always have a lot of way too brown for the kids to even think about eating bananas sitting around. As I hate to throw any food away I try to re-purpose, and with bananas that means it’s time for banana bread!
My banana bread is really light & moist. Love it! Normally I make it into loaves but I wanted to shake things up a bit.
I recently got a brand new Imperial Pasta Maker! Yes, it’s an old school hand crank version but for me there isn’t any other way to make it. It’s a machine that will be around for you to pass on to the next pasta maker in your family. There is NOTHING like homemade pasta. You should really try it if you have not.
There is nothing wrong with dried boxed pasta (I use them all the time) but there is just something special about fresh homemade pasta. It’s much easier than you would think. It is time consuming but not difficult. If you wanted to speed up the process you could even mix the dough in your mixer or food processor. The recipe posted will make enough for 4 regular portions. I usually make at least two of this recipe to feed my family of 5 but we’re big pasta eaters. If you were making this as a prima, or first course, I think one batch would be fine.
I was so excited when Robin from 
