When my husband and I were first married we lived off, shall we say… my early career salary, while my husband worked on his MBA full-time. I teased him that we would survive on my “fancy ramen.” I’d like to think my culinary prowess with a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pasta
Sage Butter Sausage Pasta
I am going on a vacation with my husband in one week and when we are on vacation he is kind of stuck doing whatever I want because I am the one who obsesses, plans and reads the guidebook … Continue reading
Meatballs – Be an Italian Grandmother Part 2
If you are looking for a meatball recipe that is just a little different and where the raw ones look gorgeous enough to eat, this recipe is it. These meatballs are unique because of the raisins and pine nuts in … Continue reading
Tomato Sauce – Be an Italian Grandmother Part 1
Ever since reading the The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual I’ve wanted an Italian grandmother to come into my life. I love my grandmas and my great grandmas and their roast chicken and roast beef Sunday recipes and I … Continue reading
Grape Tomato and Kalamata Olive Pasta
Camille and I are on the same page this week when it comes to dinner ideas. It’s the garden calling to us. This is the perfect summer meal. You spend a few minutes chopping while water boils and in twenty … Continue reading
Sun Dried Tomato and Chicken Pasta
The garden is starting to produce. This time of year makes me nervous. Sure, I love picking things from outside my window and bringing them from my little farm to my family’s table, but I also don’t want to … Continue reading
Macaroni Salad
Confession – I love my grocery store’s macaroni salad. I think it might be 50% of your fat for the day, but I love it. However, it doesn’t have peas! Yes lots of fat but no peas! My mother always … Continue reading