Bucatini with Leeks, Zucchini & Pancetta Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 40 mins Print This is a wonderful, rich pasta dish. In Italy it is made with guanciale, which is pork cheek, the most flavorful version of bacon ever...and meatier. Pancetta, however, works well too. Bacon in a … [Read more...]
Steak au Poivre
March 5, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
THIS, my friends, is a very special recipe and perfect for a special occasion. Make this for your hubby on Valentine's Day and get ready to watch him swoon! Like buttah! Steak au Poivre … [Read more...]
Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna)
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Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna) Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 22 mins Print I cannot adequately express my enthusiasm for this recipe! Ladies, teach your hubbies to make it and always have canned tuna in the house so that if you're ever indisposed, he'll have a tasty, easy meal he … [Read more...]
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
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Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Print Easy, quick, fabulously delicious. What more can we ask for? One tip...no lemon juice please! Not necessary and not authentic. Give it a try! Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large shallot, minced 2 T butter 2 … [Read more...]
Zucchini with Parmiggiano
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Zucchini with Parmiggiano Author: Cristina Recipe type: Side Cuisine: American, Italian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Print This is a wonderful, low maintenance way to cook lots of zucchini at once. Ingredients 3 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then in half 2 T olive oil ⅓ C grated parmiggiano salt & pepper … [Read more...]
Pennette al Salmone (Penne with Salmon)
March 4, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Pennette al Salmone (Penne with Salmon) Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Print This is by far one of my favorite pasta recipes. First I usually make it with leftover salmon so nothing goes to waste. It is so quick and simple and it tastes like a dish from an expensive restaurant every … [Read more...]
Matt’s Pizza with Arugula, Proscuitto & Parmiggiano
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All-American Chili
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All-American Chili I looked for years for a chili recipe I liked and was never happy with any until I found this one! It creates the perfect consistency as soon as you add the liquid and you'll find it is perfectly rich and delicious. It's simple enough to whip up for a weeknight or to make a big batch for a party. Enjoy! … [Read more...]