Category Archives: main course

Cauliflower Gratin with Endive

Tweet   I’ve never been to Sicily or Italy, but I can tell you that I never would have guessed that cauliflower was a very popular vegetable there. It is featured prominently in many dishes including some with pasta — something … finish reading Cauliflower Gratin with Endive

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Mom’s Famous Brisket

Tweet One of my earliest memories of my mom’s cooking is this recipe. Nearly every single holiday not named Thanksgiving, this dish would grace our dinner table. Brisket is one of those dishes that requires time — low and slow. … finish reading Mom’s Famous Brisket

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Lemon Pepper Papardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Spinach

Tweet Over two years ago, I wrote about Trader Joe’s Lemon Pepper Paradelle. It is one of the best items at the store, or any store. It’s cheap, it is full of flavor and goes well with lots of different vegetables. … finish reading Lemon Pepper Papardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Spinach

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Penne with Asparagus, Bacon and Ricotta

Tweet Asparagus, ricotta cheese, bacon and pasta. What happens when you add them all together? Creamy, deliciousness. With asparagus and goat ricotta cheese staring at me from inside the fridge, I immediately thought they would go great together mixed with … finish reading Penne with Asparagus, Bacon and Ricotta

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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Tweet     Winter is coming. All of you Game of Thrones nerds fans (or really Song of Ice and Fire fans, yea I got real nerdy) know what this means. For those of you who don’t know, one of … finish reading Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

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Rosemary Potato Gnocchi

Tweet   It has been quite a long time since I last made gnocchi, but with a bag of starchy potatoes sitting on the counter…why not? I know that there are some recipes out there, including one from Mario Batali, … finish reading Rosemary Potato Gnocchi

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Shrimp Scampi

Tweet   As demonstrated in the recent post for shrimp and grits, shrimp are now in regular rotation. Since the Vegetarian loves pasta more than nearly any other food (potatoes might be a close second), it only seems fitting to … finish reading Shrimp Scampi

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