Agnolotti with Ricotta and Spinach
Posted May 24, 2009 – 9:36 am in: Italian, PastaIngredients:
1 lb flour
6 oz sweet cream butter
8 eggs
salt, to taste
15 oz ricotta cheese, as dry as possible
2 oz spinach, trimmed and washed
13 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
black pepper, to taste
nutmeg, to taste
4 cups heavy cream
4 oz mascarpone cheese
white pepper, to taste
Directions:
The Dough - Combine the following ingredients: 1 pound bleached flour, 2 ounces sweet butter, 5 [...]
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Posted September 19, 2008 – 1:46 pm in: Main Dish, PastaCourtesy of Medicine Man Bison
The perfect fall comfort dish. Freeze individual pieces for those days when you just don’t want to cook.
1 lb (450 g) ground buffalo1 - 15 oz (400 ml) can tomato sauce1 - 6 oz (125 ml) can tomato paste1 tsp (5 ml) oregano1 tsp (5 ml) salt (optional)1 tsp (5 ml) [...]
Rigantoni with Tomato and Basil
Posted May 2, 2007 – 4:07 pm in: 30-Minute Meals, Italian, PastaIngredients:
12 ounces rigatoni
7 slices whole grain bread
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, halved, slice into half moon slices
1 28 ounce diced tomatoes, drained, reserve liquid
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh basil, chiffinade
Directons:
Cook pasta according to package directions, reserve 1/2 [...]
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Posted March 30, 2007 – 1:02 pm in: Breakfast, Condiments, Holiday Recipes, Lamb, PastaSpicy Mac – Mac and cheese with a twist
Pesach for the Rest of Us and a Passover lamb recipe – lamb for the season
Root Vegetables Roasted with Sausage – I haven’t made a dish like this for a while. Time to try it again.
How to Make Pesto like an Italian Grandmother – skip the machine and [...]
30 Minute Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Posted February 28, 2007 – 7:11 pm in: 30-Minute Meals, How To, Italian, Main Dish, Pasta, TipsThe Simple Dollar offers five tips for preparing home-cooked meals, with minimum effort at the end of a busy day.
Prepare meals in advance.
Discover the crockpot.
Have regular “leftover” nights.
Use lots of items that require minimal preparation.
Eat extremely simple meals
The Simple Dollar » “I’m Too Tired To Cook” - At-Home Dining Solutions For The Overworked Family.
I find [...]
Food Bites - February 16
Posted February 16, 2007 – 10:59 am in: Bread, Coffee, Dessert, European, Holiday Recipes, How To, Indian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, One Pot Meals, Oriental, Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Slow Cooker, Tools and EquipmentArroz Con Pollo Recipe – the classic Spanish chicken and rice dish.
Chocolate-covered cars – a waste of good chocolate.
No-Knead Bread – A bread recipe that requires no kneading, but takes plenty of time.
Love is a big rare roast – Lynette creates one of her great sounding meals for Valentine’s Day. Lucky Cakes!
The Fundamentals Of Running [...]
Spaghetti al Caffe
Posted December 5, 2006 – 8:45 pm in: Beef, Italian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, PastaIngredients:
4 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons. olive oil
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
12 oz. chopped mushrooms
1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup strong coffee
pinch of sugar (optional)
salt, pepper, oregano, and basil to taste.
Directions:
Heat large pot to medium high.
Put the oil in the pot, then add onions and garlic. Brown until golden.
Add [...]
Lemon Butter Chicken with Pasta
Posted November 10, 2006 – 9:50 am in: Italian, Pasta, PoultryIngredients:
Sauce:
Lemon Butter Sauce:
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Posted August 26, 2006 – 1:03 pm in: Appetizers, Beef, How To, Main Dish, Pasta, Poultry, Salads, Sauces, Soup, VegetableFor recipes ready in 10 minutes or less, you need to use convenience foods, or use as few ingredients as possible. These recipes are a little of both! Whether you’re combining a few outstandingly fresh ingredients for a simple pasta or cooking fish with a tangy glaze, these recipes will come to the rescue when [...]
No Comments | Tags:Mango Chicken, Pasta, Raw Peppers
Posted June 5, 2006 – 11:43 am in: Main Dish, Pasta, PoultryIngredients:
Water
1 tsp canola oil
3 x boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
2 tsp prepared garlic
1 tbsp Madras curry paste
2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mango/tangerine juice
1 cup milk
1 tbsp peach or apricot jam
1 tsp crushed chilies (optional)
350 gram spaghetti
Directions:
Fill a large pot with water. Cover and bring to a boil.
Heat oil in large non-stick [...]