Before you start jumping to conclusions about that first word in the title I need to tell you something. The pumpkin in this Pumpkin Four-Meat Chili is subtle. It hasn’t hit you in the face, fall is here, pumpkin-spice-latte-esqe pumpkin. Don’t get me wrong I love that sort of pumpkin but it had its time […]
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Fresh Tuscan Pici Homemade Pasta, No Roller Required! One of the things that attracted me to studying Italian cooking this year is my obsession with fresh homemade pasta. There really is nothing from the grocery store that can substitute for the same taste and texture. The noodles are smooth and slightly chewy and the slightly
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Spaghetti with Tomato Tuna Sauce Say hello to Italian canned tuna in olive oil and goodbye to dry, mealy canned tuna that needs mayo and mix-ins to pass for a meal. I’ve been on a quest to learn authentic Italian cuisine this year. How has it taken me this long to make pasta, the epitome of
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Menu for a Brunch Party I really love entertaining. There isn’t much that makes me happier than having people over to indulge in good food and drinks. Recently I hosted several friends for a brunch party in honor of our good friends’ new baby girl. The baby was passed around while everybody enjoyed a hearty
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I make an exception for Mascarpone Rhubarb Hand Pies. It’s really their practicality that gets me, the miniature cuteness is just a bonus. It’s pie in a completely portable, perfectly portioned little package that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues and picnics. Oh and the crust to filling ratio is high, so pie crust lovers rejoice, these
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