I’ll be the first to come out and say that I don’t really like kale. I’ve tried, being that it’s the sexy green of the moment, but I can’t get past the tough texture and dirt-like flavor. This is why I was surprised when I found myself buying a huge bunch of it at the […]
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 […]
You meant to go to the grocery store. You meant to get something out of the freezer, but it’s been one of those days. Panic not. You probably have all the ingredients you need for this yummy pasta in your pantry or freezer and it’s done start to finish in under 20 minutes. Pasta Carbonara […]
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) […]
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 […]
