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Radiatori with Pumpkin Sauce {Radiatori Con La Zucca}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta | 18 comments

I have a thing for uniquely shaped pastas. Whereas we can always find spaghetti, penne, elbows, ziti, fettucine in our regular markets it’s not everyday that we come across radiatori and others like it. I always find fantastic pasta selections at World Market . For the record, World Market doesn’t know who I am {well okay I do have a rewards card so I’m guessing SOMEONE over there has my name and number on file} which means that they have given me zilch in exchange for mentioning them. I just happen to LURVE them and spend way too much moo-lah in the store ; )

Scalloped Potatoes {Patate alla Besciamella}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Vegetarian | 189 comments

What is it about white foods that I just HAVE to have them. Pasta, rice, bread, POTATOES. You name it, they’re my kryptonite. Perhaps it’s their delicious carby starchy goodness that sucks me in. At one point I foolishly tried to cut out white foods from my diet and guess what, it was UGLY. For the sake of everyone else, of course, I immediately went back to consuming them again.

Chocolate Amaretto Panna Cotta

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Desserts | 22 comments

Panna Cotta is on of life’s simple pleasures. Next to Tiramisu it’s my favorite dessert. Once you have the basic recipe down the flavors are just about endless. In fact we’re well on our way to creating an entire category devoted solely to panna cottas. We’ve made: Pomegranate Panna Cotta, Limoncello Panna Cotta, Nutella Panna Cotta, and of course basic Vanilla Panna Cotta.

Sausage Crostini {Crostini con Salsiccia} + Blog for a Cause

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Pork | 60 comments

If you’re looking for a simple yet scrumptious appetizer I have one for you! When it comes to appetizers crostini are my go to, especially in a crunch. Everyone loves them, and why not they’re delicious, very filling and bonus points for being extremely economicable {well that’s unless you’re topping yours with white truffles and obviously since I’m not rolling in the dough we’re not ; ) }

Braised Pork with Rosemary and Mushrooms {Arrosto con il Rosmarino}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pork | 526 comments

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!

Sugar Cookies {Befanini}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Cookies, Desserts, Sponsored | 6 comments

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I look forward to them with childlike anticipation every year. Baking is a big part of the holidays for me {and I’m guessing for a lot of you too}. Sometimes my crazy schedule gets in the way but I don’t let it stop me from making delicious and simple recipes to share with my family and friends {that does of course depend on how nice they’ve been ; )}