This recipe for Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil is loosely adapted from Marc Vetri's cookbook, Rustic Italian Food. Last Friday, I went to Vetri for the first time. And it was hands down the … [Read more...]
Creamy Spring Pasta
I was talking to my mom on the phone earlier this week and she mentioned she was making a creamy pasta with peas (her favorite) for dinner. Naturally, I had some taste bud jealousy and decided that I … [Read more...]
Garlicky Meatball Pasta with Avocado-Butter Lettuce Salad
Despite having an Italian mother, I have never made meatballs before. I'm almost embarrassed to admit it. Whelp, at the age of 26, I believe it is time to finally get my hands dirty and make some … [Read more...]
Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce
Yes, you read that title correctly. Penne with Bacon Vodka Sauce. I have wanted to make some recipes using Bakon Vodka ever since I heard of its existence. My mind immediately went to Bloody Mary's … [Read more...]
Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells
I have been making a bunch of freezer-friendly meals lately. You never know when you will come home and just be too exhausted to cook, and frozen meals can really save the night. This one also happens … [Read more...]
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Creamy Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Well, that's quite a long title for a dish. I don't really know what else to call it though, this recipe was a result of me trying to make a meal with what I had on hand. I was send some chicken from … [Read more...]
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta is definitely one of my weaknesses. I would eat it every day if it was socially acceptable to do so. But alas, all those carbs probably wouldn't be best. Adding vegetables to a pasta dish always … [Read more...]
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
So I realized today that this post for Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is my 200th! How crazy is that? Okay, back to your regular programing... time for an awesome recipe for Homemade Macaroni and … [Read more...]
Angel Hair Pasta with Mussels in a Red Pepper Sauce
I'm on a slight mussel kick at the moment. I can't stop thinking about Eulogy's beer mussels, Bona Cucina's mussels in white wine, and most recently, a mussels in red sauce I had back in college. I … [Read more...]
Liberté at Sofitel Philadelphia’s Chestnut Ravioli
I am lucky to live in such a food city. Everywhere around me, there are restaurants that deliver seemingly effortless food with beautiful presentation. Twice a year, center city hosts Restaurant Week, … [Read more...]
Spinach Spaghetti with Salmon Cream Sauce
Have you ever bought a bunch of ingredients just because they sounded good? I try to stick to a list, but this time I couldn't help myself. I found fresh spinach spaghetti and it just sounded so … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce
Are you getting sick of my pumpkin recipes? I think this recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce actually brings me to over a dozen posts on pumpkin-flavored desserts/meals. I wasn't lying … [Read more...]
Gnocchi
I have wanted to try to make gnocchi for some time now. Luckily, I am part of a food swap and they were willing to let me experiment on them. Here's hoping they turned out well! I used this article as … [Read more...]
Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Ever since the first week of my CSA share, I have anxiously awaited the arrival of fresh tomatoes. This week, I received my first batch! The share came with a bag of Roma tomatoes, a bag of Red … [Read more...]
Zucchini Fusilli
Zucchini is another one of my favorite summer vegetables. It always taste so fresh and light, and really brightens up a meal. I usually just saute zucchini and summer squash or grill it, so I was in … [Read more...]
