Has this happened to you? You bought too many veggies during your pandemic grocery trip and are now searching for how to use up pounds of broccoli. Or maybe you are scaling back on your meat consumption with the current climate, and are looking to make nourishing veggies the main star of the meal. Lucky […]
Mamma mia! Can you believe that there is an entire day dedicated to the Italian favorite, pasta? Well, it’s true! Oct. 17 is National Pasta Day. Here are four tasty pasta recipes to whip up in celebration of everyone’s favorite carbohydrate. Healthier Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese This is comfort food with a healthy (and tasty!) twist. […]
Gardening is getting trendy! There is nothing fresher than the vegetables and herbs you grow in your own garden. Of course, if you don’t have room for a garden you can try to grow herbs in the sun that reaches your flowerbeds or grow them in pots and keep them on your front porch. Here are three pasta […]
Sometimes the seasons (I’m looking at you, icy driveway) or just the busy pace of our lives stand in the way of routine grocery runs. For those hungry moments, it’s a good idea to keep a few long-lasting, shelf-stable items on hand to whip up a yummy meal on the fly. Chef Mario Batali, food […]
Garlic. No, thank you, on a first date. Yes, please, if your date is with a vampire. One of our oldest crops, it has been in culinary and medicinal use for more than 7,000 years. Garlic has spawned a subculture that other root vegetables—say, carrots or parsnips—have not inspired. Kitchen tools have been invented specifically for […]
Kale is known for its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits and delicious flavor—although kids might argue otherwise. Kale can taste bitter and be hard for kids to handle, and there’s no fooling them when you try to slip it in a side salad at dinner. This leafy green is low in calories and high […]
Rotolo, a rolled pasta with spinach and ricotta, has become a North Shore holiday favorite over the past 30 years. Serve it as a main course, side dish or appetizer. Great with crusty bread and a wonderful Chianti. Rotolo Primizia Makes 24 rolls Ingredients: 3 20-inch lasagna strips (blanched for 2 minutes in salted water) […]
My children request pasta most nights. This dish is simple, nutritious, delicious and packed with protein! One my family’s favorite activities is cooking together! The bigger the mess my children make, the louder they laugh! I have discovered that when we cook together, the more likely they will eat their creation—even vegetables! (Even spinach!) […]
I love this recipe for a few reasons. It is extremely simple; it is seasonal; and who doesn’t love making fresh pasta and serving it to friends? The flavors of this recipe are very reminiscent of the pappa pomodoro dish we experienced just a few week’s ago in Tuscany with Gourmet Destinations. Hey, culinary travel […]
This is the real deal. Homemade and delicious (although sadly, not low calories). Perfect for the chilly nights ahead. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Makes: 6 servings 1 pound dried fusilli 6 cups low-fat milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino […]
