Spring has sprung! Actually, we’ve moved into bizarro summer. Did it really hit 90 degrees in New York in April?! But no matter, the sun is shinning, the daffodils are blooming and I saw not one, not two, but three wild turkeys roaming the streets of Englewood NJ. Who knew there are wild turkeys in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Parmesan’
Fettuccine with Asparagus, Peas and Prosciutto
Posted in Pasta, tagged Asparagus, Dill, Fettuccine, Parmesan, Peas, Prosciutto on April 7, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Chicken Caesar Salad
Posted in Chicken, Salad, tagged Garlic, Lemon, Parmesan, Romaine on March 21, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Finally a use for the salad tongs I bought the Resident Frenchman ages ago. They are clearly too big for our bowl, anyone want to donate a large wooden salad bowl to us? When I saw this recipe in Fine Cooking this month, I thought it would be perfect for this weather – much lighter [...]
Artichoke Lamb Ravioli
Posted in Pasta, tagged Artichokes, Lamb, Parmesan, Parsley, Tomatoes, Wonton Wrappers on February 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Besides my new love of puff pastry, I am also in love with wonton wrappers. Oh, I still dream of making my own pasta using the Kitchen Aid attachment, but until that day comes, wonton wrappers are an excellent compromise. They are easy to work with and they make wonderful ravioli. So when I saw [...]
Pasta Carbonara
Posted in Pasta, tagged Bacon, Parmesan, Parsley, Pasta on February 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »
There is a lot of discussion as to what is a true carbonara. Personally, I do not have a strong opinion on this, but the Internets tell me there are plenty of people who do. I am not committing the cardinal sin of using cream but I’m sure my use of bacon instead of pancetta [...]
Perfect Potatoes Au Gratin
Posted in Vegetables, tagged Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Potatoes on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This. Is The. Perfect. Potatoes. Au. Gratin. Recipe. Perfect, perfect, perfect. It tastes like the au gratin you always wanted to make, but somehow always fell short. The cheese combination is wonderful, the potatoes taste creamy, but not dense and heavy and the secret ingredient of chicken broth gives everything a wonderful flavor. Perfect. However, [...]
