In my book, the holidays are not a hassle. They are work and time and effort, but they lift us out of the hum-drum of winter. We light candles, decorate, share a special dinner with friends and family, all to forget that it’s dark at 4 p.m. and so cold that even high school students […]
This simple Winter Pasta Salad comes from Convito’s in Wilmette. All ingredients are available at Convito’s Market. Serves: 3 1 lb. whole wheat fusilli (cooked al dente in boiling water) 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, diced 3 oz. baby spinach 3-4 oz. plain goat cheese, crumbled 5 1/2 tbsp. basil oil Mix […]
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) […]
