For a spicy twist on a Thanksgiving classic, I’m adding Dean’s Sriracha Dip to my classic baked macaroni and cheese recipe. It adds just the right amount of creaminess with a little spice. It’s the kind of heat that makes you you want to keep eating it vs. burning your taste buds off. Feel […]
This saffron pasta recipe is a nice twist on a classic. The vibrant yellow and red flecks from the saffron threads make it extra pretty. I polled Instagram in this post and most comments agreed that with a simple cream, butter, or olive oil sauce would be best to let the pasta shine. I […]
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Tomato season is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Fresh off the vine… the limitless varieties and vibrant colors fill the stands at the farmers' market, promising a future filled with Caprese salads. These heirloom cherry tomatoes are so perfect that I could even eat them like grapes, raw […]
Last week I was in a ravioli-making frenzy. I ate raviolis five nights in a row. Five. Count them. I'm on what they call the anti-South Beach diet. This carb loving girl never says no to fresh pasta. What brought on this carb loading you ask? Well it all started with a simple tiny little […]
Mushroom Tortellini with Carrot Tops & Zucchini I'll never throw away my carrot tops again. Not only are they edible and herbaceously delicious, but in this eco- conscious world of ours, it's just one more way that we can avoid wasting. I don't know about you, but I usually have the tops of my carrots […]
chestnut pasta with shiitake mushrooms Monterey Park is just 20 miles distance-wise, but worlds away culture-wise. If you've been there, then you must be savvy to the incredible Chinese food, discounted designer jeans and $15/hr foot massages – if not, you're missing out big time. I'm going to let you in on one of my newest findings. I […]
Fettucine with Broccolini and Pistachio Pesto For those no time, big hunger nights, pasta is an easy choice. I always have a few frozen "nests" of fresh pasta saved just for those nights. Simply add whatever seasonal vegetables you have on hand and saute it in olive olive oil and garlic. I like to add […]
Three Cheese Lasagna made with Fresh Noodles When I first ordered my pasta maker attachment (my reward to myself for working 80 hours a week through out the month of June), I was so excited. I told everyone… friends, co-workers, strangers… you name it. Just when I thought my Kitchenaide couldn't get any better. I […]
