22

Apr

2020

Salmon Piccata for Two

Posted by Michelle

I’ve been on an Italian cooking spree lately. Not that I’d ever turn down an Italian meal….any night of the week, but a recently cancelled trip to Italy resulted in me consoling myself with cooking Italian, eating Italian, and, of course, wine. I was attempting to come up with an easy and ...
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22

Apr

2020

Ricotta Gnocchetti

Posted by Michelle

When one is unable to be in Tuscany, one cooks and eats Tuscan food. Buon appetito! Ricotta Gnocchetti 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (see homemade recipe here) 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan 1 egg (farm-fresh is best!) 1 Tbsp unsalted butter Freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour...
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01

Apr

2020

Easy Bean Veggie Burgers

Posted by Michelle

My husband has been asking me for some time to find a good vegetarian burger recipe. We typically buy Chipotle Black Bean veggie burgers in the frozen food section, or splurge on Beyond Meat patties (great on protein, not so good on fat). I grew up vegetarian and my family made veggie burgers all th...
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05

Jan

2020

Pine Nut Cake

Posted by Michelle

Pine Nut Cake for the cake batter: 2 cups pine nuts 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 pound (4 sticks) butter, at room temperature zest and juice of 2 lemons 4 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 4 whole eggs 3/4 cup yogurt for the meringue: 4 large egg whites 1/2 cup sugar Preheat the oven […]...
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05

Jan

2020

Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Bites

Posted by Michelle

Roasted Pepper and Mozzarella Bites 2 bell peppers, one yellow and one red 1 tub fresh mozzarella, preferably the cherry sized olive oil salt and pepper 3-4 fresh basil leaves Set oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the whole peppers on the foil and place under broiler. When the tops...
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30

Jun

2019

Happy 100 to the Negroni!

Posted by Michelle

June 24-30, 2019 is officially Negroni Week. And this year, it’s especially special…it’s the 100th anniversary of the Negroni. The Negroni is an Italian creation, for which I’m forever grateful to the creator. If you’ve never had one, it’s an acquired taste. I have most certainly acq...
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23

Apr

2019

Grilled Caprese with Arugula Pesto

Posted by Michelle

I’ve officially missed National Grilled Cheese Day this year (April 12), but am told April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are one of my most favorite, decadent, not-so-healthy things. I’ve searched out Grilled Cheese food trucks in Portland and Seattle to find the ul...
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17

Feb

2019

Fresh Egg Pasta and Pesto

Posted by Michelle

Several years ago I bought myself a KitchenAid mixer for my birthday (the bright red one from the Pro Series…it’s beautiful!). Soon, the pasta attachments followed as a Christmas gift and I began making fairly easy homemade pasta. Then I discovered the Making Artisan Pasta book by Aliza ...
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28

Dec

2018

Dunderi

Posted by Michelle

Dunderi are delicious little dumplings made from ricotta, flour, and Parmesan. It’s italian comfort food at it’s best! Their origins are from the Italian Amalfi Coasf and are traditionally served with tomato sauce or simply with melted butter and fresh grated Parmesan. We’ve made these edible ...
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27

Dec

2018

Chunky Tomato Sauce

Posted by Michelle

I adapted this recipe from Jenn Louis‘ Pasta By Hand book. It’s a fabulous book filled with delicious, handmade Italian recipes. I highly recommend you add it to your kitchen aresenal if you’re a foodie like I am. Chunky Tomato Sauce 2 T Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 4 Garlic Cloves, 1/2 Large Yello...
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