For those disappointed by risotto, you are not alone. You may have ordered the $16 mushroom risotto at the fancy Italian restaurant and dejectedly watched your small mound of mush dwarfed by the plates of your companions who more wisely ordered things so much more appealing like ossobucco, scaloppini and even the pasta you vow…
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Roasted Vegetable Cannelloni
Light yet hearty, this vegetarian main course stretches pasta dough for two into a satisfying meal for four. Fresh pasta dough 1 medium eggplant, diced 2 zucchini, diced Olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 Anaheim or pasilla pepper, sliced into rings 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1…
Seafood pizza
This seafood pizza arose out of necessity and while it seems exotic, it just hinges on a few fresh ingredients. Purchased clam dip works for this recipe but you can even make it yourself quite easily. They generally use fairly standard ingredients that you would have around the house anyway, just add clams. While the…
Fresh pasta
I haven’t purchased string pasta in years. The taste, quality and health benefits of fresh pasta amply compensate for the effort it takes to make. Of course I rarely make pasta for more than 3-4 people and any more servings require exponential work so those feeding a family of 6 may feel differently. To properly…
Broccolini-stuffed tortelloni with braised chicken and cannellini beans
These recipes can be served separately but are perfect together. They take some time, so if going for the gamut, open a bottle of wine or a liter of beer and plan to enjoy your evening. Olive oil 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 1-2’ pieces 7 garlic cloves, divided Juice of ½ a lemon 1c…