Category Archives: Pasta & Pizza

Truffled Macaroni

It is almost Valentine’s Day! Being on a Monday this year made me re-think my plans for a special Valentine’s dinner for the two sweethearts in my life. Things are made a bit more complicated by the fact that we … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Ravioli in Wonton Wrappers with Brown Butter, Crispy Sage Leaves and Shaved Parmesan

I have been feeling some trepidation about posting this recipe. You see, it has to do with the dumpling wrappers for the ravioli. I can imagine there are more than a few people out there (food purists and true Italians … Continue reading

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Mushroom Lasagna with Radicchio and Rosemary

My trip to the Trout Lake Farmer’s Market this past Saturday morning was the highlight of the weekend. The weather was beautiful, both Max and Glen happily agreed to walk there with me, and once we arrived Glen even stood … Continue reading

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Penne with Roasted Asparagus, Lemon and Pine Nuts

So, I am doing a 12 day detox cleanse. Not that crazy one where all you drink is lemon water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. I tried that one once but after an hour became so depressed by the … Continue reading

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Sunday Night Garlic Pasta

I love this pasta. This is a dish that makes me feel relaxed when I’m cooking it and nurtured when I am eating it. It is one of the simplest pasta dishes to make but also one of the most … Continue reading

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Orecchiette with Spicy Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

I love that the days are getting longer and we are steadily heading toward spring. It has, however, been somewhat unpredictable on the weather front this week. Daylight savings came on Sunday morning which has helped me feel less light … Continue reading

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Pierogi making with Baba

My sister Lisa is up from Los Angeles this weekend. She and her boyfriend Paolo were invited to come up to play music and show some of their films at the Cultural Olympiad which is a part of the 2010 … Continue reading

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