Category Archives: pasta

Spaghetti with Ramps, Peas and Mushrooms

When spring arrives, so do the delicious little ramps. Ramps are really just wild leeks that are much smaller and harder to come by. While I find them to be a really nice cross between garlic, onions and leeks, in … finish reading Spaghetti with Ramps, Peas and Mushrooms

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Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

Once in a while restaurants will tout a menu as the “grown-up” version of something, usually a classic dish like pizza. You know, pizza with sriracha sauce or something that now has pickled stuff and eggs on top. I will … finish reading Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

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Roasted Corn and Tomato Pasta (with chicken)

My last CSA pickup yielded some of the most delicious tomatoes I’ve ever tasted. As part of the tomato extravaganza, I had about 20 little orange cherry tomatoes (though I ate about 5 on my way home), a half dozen … finish reading Roasted Corn and Tomato Pasta (with chicken)

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Turkey Bolognese

I don’t know how many people out there watch Parks and Recreation on NBC, but the show is awesome and if you don’t, you should. A couple of episodes ago, Rob Lowe’s character proclaims that his Turkey Burger is better … finish reading Turkey Bolognese

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Pasta with Sweet Pea Faux Pistou and Chèvre

One of my favorite columns/series on Serious Eats is French in Flash, authored by Kerry Saretsky, creator of French Food Revolution. The dishes are usually extremely simple and always even more delicious. Typically I put the ideas in the back … finish reading Pasta with Sweet Pea Faux Pistou and Chèvre

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Tortellini with Minced Chicken and Arugula Chips

Guest post courtesy of Jeff Webster As a continuous student of cooking and avid reader of this blog, I was pleased to be asked to contribute a post which gives you a glimpse into my kitchen. Normally, I would provide … finish reading Tortellini with Minced Chicken and Arugula Chips

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Baked Macaroni with Red Pepper Puree

Last week, I posted a blog which provided a short tribute to Mark Bittman’s Minimalist column, which ended that same day.  In Bittman’s last column, he reminisced about his very first column, which detailed the greatness of a simple ingredient … finish reading Baked Macaroni with Red Pepper Puree

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