I was on the fence about what to have for dinner tonight – pancetta and peas or the last of the ribollita (Tuscan bean and vegetable) soup, but selecting the photographs for today’s post has ended my quandary. Pancetta and peas it is. Pancetta is an Italian cured pork product. It is also produced in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Pasta, Rice & Grains
Prunes in your Pasta
Now, I realize that you might be reading this and thinking, “um, why, precisely, would I enjoy prunes in my pasta?” And I understand your skepticism. However, you must hear me out. I had a fantastic ricotta and prunes pasta dish for the first time a few years ago in Italy. So fantastic that while… Continue Reading
Butternut Squash Ravioli in a Maple-Cream Sauce
I am sometimes guilty of getting a bit carried away with doing things in the most time-consuming fashion. I’d appreciate it, family, if you would stop laughing now. Thank you. It’s just that I enjoy making things myself – whether it be a gift, artwork, a note card, or a meal – and so I… Continue Reading
Risotto Formaggio di Capra
If ever I have a cookbook of my own, I’m going to name it “The Brand New Book That No One Really Can Afford to Buy Right Now, But That Will Teach You How to Make Many Scrumptious, Low-Cost Meals, Depending Upon What’s Available That Season, Including Lesser-cuts of Meat, an Occasional Seafood Item, and… Continue Reading
Pea puree. It isn’t just for wee people.
Part of eating for less involves eating meat less frequently or in smaller quantities. I realize that this may be an unpopular approach for carnivores, but one way to eat nearly vegetarian meals is to use a small amount of cured meat, such as bacon or pancetta to garnish dishes. At Easter, I make homemade… Continue Reading