This is an easy, delicious pasta dish that can be prepared as a vegetarian dish or with chicken or shrimp. Convito has this pasta dish on its menu periodically, and it is very popular! Convito’s Capelli and Asparagus Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 min Cooking time: 15 min 1 lb. Capelli d’Angelo (Angel hair pasta) […]
When you think Rick Bayless, you think Topolobampo or Top Chef Masters champion, but what about slow cooker recipes? Really? Yep. Bayless has a few wonderful stews that work in the slow cooker. This one is adapted from “Mexican Everyday.” It’s not too spicy—so everyone loves it—and it’s super easy. Slow Cooked Chicken Veracruz-Style Serves: […]
Looking for something to spice up New Year’s Eve? Try one of these cocktail recipes:
The best neighborhood bakeries make desserts and cookies so good they transport you—to your childhood or to the fabulous week you spent in Rome.
Bolognese is a meat sauce from Northern Italy that takes hours to simmer. This version simplifies the steps and shortens the cooking time, but the sauce is still flavorful and delicious. Totally kid friendly. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes • 1 onion • 1 carrot, peeled • 1 celery […]
BYO is not only affordable, it’s also a guarantee that you’ll get to drink your very favorite wine or beer, no matter where you are. Here are MIBs BYO picks within a 20-minute drive of the North Shore. All have reasonable prices and great value—we’ll drink to that!
On a night when the candy is calling, tempt your little ghouls with a cheesy fondue made with parmesan, a kid favorite. A little trick to get them to eat their veggie treats. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 15 min Ingredients 1 1/2 cups milk 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 packages […]
Use your favorite meatball recipe and use an olive to make the meatballs looks like eyes, or just use our recipe. Makes: 15-20 meatballs Prep time: 10 min.l Cook time: 15 min. Ingredients 2 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tbsp. milk 1 egg 1 lb. ground chuck 1 tsp. oregano 1 tbsp. chopped fresh […]
Cauliflower becomes a much more popular vegetable when it’s served with a cheesy fondue and called “ghost brains.” Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 10-15 min. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1. Put a rack or vegetable steamer into a larger pot with a tight fitting lid. […]
Another great addition to the Boo Fondue are “Skeleton Bones” breadsticks for dipping. Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 15 min. Ingredients 1 package refrigerated breadsticks (11 oz.) 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. Open breadstick package and separate into 12 breadsticks. Pull to elongate, then snip the ends with kitchen […]
