Easy Orzo Risotto

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

  Don't let the name intimidate you! This is a quick and easy side dish that is ready in 30 minutes, unlike a traditional risotto that takes time and labor. The key is to toast the orzo, as you would rice in the real thing, add infuse it with flavors. Best of all, ...

Garlic Rotelle with Peas

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

 What to try some familiar ingredients but with different taste? Why not try a of pasta salad with a touch of sophistication? The key is to prepare simple, wholesome ingredients in a flawless way to enhance their qualities and mix. It Takes 10 minutes to prepare and is an absolute crowd pleaser. Our ...

Top Five Tools every Kitchen should have

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

What every kitchen should have:   Forget messy colanders; instead simplify your kitchen with this indispensable tool for straining vegetables, cooking pasta, and parboiling: a fine mesh net! Johnson-Rose Corp. 6-1/2" Fine Mesh Skimmer, Each, Silver          6-1/2" Fine Mesh Skimmer, Each           An Oil mister is an extremely useful tool for controlling the amount and types of oils added to ...

Ricotta Gnocchi

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

There are fewer things that are more enjoyable than having homemade pasta for dinner. If you thin the process is too complicated and entails gadgets you do not own ,  and do not ever feel like owning,  this recipe is for you! No Pasta machine? No rolling pin? No Problem! You don't need them ...

Whole Wheat Linguini with Goat Cheese and Sauce

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

I love Whole wheat pasta! it's filling, nutritious and looks wonderful with white sauces!Did you know that because we cannot digest or absorb the insoluble fibers contained in whole wheat it's virtually calorie free?  But whole wheat pasta can be an absolute bore if not cooked and paired with the right ingredients.  As a ...