Pasta with Zucchini, Fresh Sage, and Butter
Pasta with Zucchini, Fresh Sage, and Butter.
Penne alla Vodka; Old School Revival
I wanted to hate this dish because, basically, I must be a food snob. That’s the only reason I could think of when I asked myself why I didn’t want to make this recipe. There’s the vodka thing (I don’t…
Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Pasta Salad with tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives and oregano.
How To Make Meatballs
Easy recipe for flavorful, homemade meatballs.
Slow Simmered Pork Ragú With Handkerchief Pasta
In Southern California summer starts early and ends late. Some people say we have no real “seasons” here, but that’s not really true. We have them, they’re just a little more muted than in other places. That, and we don’t…
Bucatini all’ Amatriciana, Making Guanciale, and Charcutepalooza!
Making Guanciale, a recipe for the Roman Bucatini all' Amatriciana.
Hand Cut Pasta with Maitake Mushrooms and Squash Blossoms
Last week I was given some Maitake mushrooms, also called Hen of the Woods mushrooms, and immediately started thinking up dishes where I could showcase their earthy goodness. Sometimes simple preparations are best; good sweet butter, fresh herbs, homemade pasta all…