Photo credit: http://top10hell.com/ Sundays seem to be the hardest day to plan for when it comes to food. We rush out to church, each one grabs their own breakfast. Then by the time we come home, we all grab a sandwich or leftovers for lunch. We leave again for evening activities which makes dinner a … Continue reading »
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Pesto Success!
I just wanted to give a quick update about my previous post’s lamentations. On Tuesday, I was able to find the pesto ingredients at one store, the first one I tried. I felt vindicated right there, even before I started the process. At dinner time, we put on the water to boil and I started … Continue reading »
Frustations of an Italian cook
Today is International Day of Italian Cuisines and the featured dish is Pesto alla Genovese. I was very excited to make my own homemade pesto for the first time. Saturday when I was shopping I decided against buying the fresh basil choosing instead to buy it fresh today. Wouldn’t you know it but the two … Continue reading »
Bread baking was a success!
That right there is my first loaf of Italian bread. I followed the recipe on the bag of bread flour! I know that is rather silly but I didn’t want to get too far from basic my first time out. Today I am baking two loaves of rosemary bread. I have fresh rosemary that is … Continue reading »
Basil and Mozzarella Risotto
Oh I love the creamy and wonderful flavor of a risotto. This is my entry for the 3rd birthday celebration of Presto Pasta Nights. The host this week is the creator of PPN, Ruth at Once Upon a Feast. So be sure to go visit on Friday for the whole round-up and celebrate the goodness of … Continue reading »
Mini-Caprese sandwiches
Tonight I am attending a party with a bunch of lady friends. I have been trying to figure out what kind of appetizer or hors dourves to bring that reflects my Italian heritage. So I turned one of my favorite salads into a sandwich with one of my favorite breads! I am using focaccia bread, … Continue reading »
