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Homemade Pasta ~ Pasta fatto in casa

Jun 08, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Reviews, Seafood, Sides, Vegetables

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...

Simply Sweet Grilled Asparagus

May 10, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

This is the perfect time of year for asparagus & it’s the perfect time for grilling. I came up with this idea to caramelize asparagus on the grill & guess what? It’s amazing! Hubs was a total disbeliever on this one when I was originally pitching the idea. He said many times over, “Really, you want to put...

Grilled Eggplant dripping with a Tomato and Ricotta Salsa

Apr 28, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Sides, Vegetables

We’ve officially skipped spring and dived directly into summer. Now that it’s scorching hot outside already, it’s time to get outside and utilize the grill. Have I mentioned how much I like eggplant? It’s such a meaty vegetable & surprisingly inexpensive. One really does go a long way. I like to hit my...

Risotto con Funghi

Mar 27, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides

As I mentioned in my basic Risotto recipe, there are tons of different items you can incorporate into your Risotto. Once you have the basic technique down, it’s easy peasy to add to it. Plus, by adding another ingredient it adds another layer of depth to the already deliciously complex Risotto. Funghi (Mushrooms) are a...

Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Mushrooms

Mar 24, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sides, Vegetables

Okay, I must admit until recently I was NOT a fan of the Brussel Sprout. At the very mention of the word, I conjured up memories of small, soggy, green vegetable balls from my childhood that I was told to eat because they were “good for me”. They were tasteless & lifeless & I wanted nothing to do with them....

Herb Roasted Tomatoes

Feb 13, 09

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Sides

I must admit, I am normally not a fan of the plain tomato, unlesss it is cooked in a sauce or chopped finely on bruschetta ~ then, bring it on. I wondered how they would taste roasted and to the delight of my tastebuds they’re delish! This is such a quick & simple recipe. You can do it in advance of your entrée...