There’s nothing quite like the smell of homemade pomodoro sauce permeating every corner of your house on a cold winter’s night. It’s simple and intoxicating. Shallots, Garlic, Olive Oil, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Tomatoes, Red Wine…Love is in the air and it will make you swoon. I swear, make this for your special someone tonight and [...]
Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. Fettuccine Alfredo with Truffle Oil and Chives Served with Arugula & Tomato Salad Dressed in Basil Oil & Fig Balsamic. Sauvignon Blanc. Truth be told: I am not the BIGGEST fan of Fettuccine Alfredo. All of the dried pastas with goopy store bought sauces (slime), I’ve had in [...]
My weekend was unexpected to say the least. I returned home (aka my parent’s home) Thursday evening, with the intention of leaving Saturday afternoon. The snow and wind kept me an extra day. It was nice to spend more time with my parents. I drove back to my apartment in the early afternoon on Sunday, [...]
Want to see something pretty? Behold Fettuccine with Walnut-Parsley Pesto.I found this idea on the Food and Wine website. I have to say it is quite the “show stopper” dish. The flavors are spot on and the texture is amazing. Fettuccine needs a nice thick, luscious sauce and Walnut-Parsley Pesto is just right. Now, although [...]
I have this thing. Whenever I see unusual food items I MUST try them. I have yet to try a cuisine that completely repulses me, and will give any food a chance. This curiosity has helped me discover some of my favorite foods. Escargot is a new favorite that I sometimes dream about. Who would [...]
Sea Scallops with Fettuccine and Summer VegetablesGather your ingredients (serves 2-3): 1/2 Pound Fettuccine 1 Pound Sea Scallops Salt Cracked Black Pepper Pan-Searing Flour (a mix of fine flour and ground pepper) Olive Oil Basting Oil (herb infused oil) 1 TBS Butter Dry White Wine 1 zucchini, 1 summer squash, cherry tomatoes Garlic 1/2 a [...]
