Lasagna
Lasagna with flat pasta and rich tomato sauce made its debut in Ancient Naples and evolved into the dish we love today. Before that, Ancient Greece laid claim to a casserole with layers of pasta.
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Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes
A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick meal that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do but we do like the smaller shaped one that gather up the …
Pasta with Prosciutto di Parma and Basil
Prosciutto di Parma stands out from any other prosciutto. Made under strict Italian quality controls, it does make a difference when draped across fresh pasta tossed with Parmesan. Make this for 1 person or a crowd……..it’s really easy and quick. let alone simple Italian stunning …
Italian Sausage Lasagna
This rich and hearty version of lasagna uses sweet or spicy Spolumbo’s Italian Sausage equally well; and a little Chèvre gives it some depth. Serve with a green salad and dinner is made for a cool evening.
Fresh Mozzarella
There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala. Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey. Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size …
Rice Pilaf
Rice Pilaf involves cooking with stock, spices, and vegetables vs. water. Use any type of long grain rice you prefer and your imagination. In some countries Pilaf is the main course, in others a side dish. Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice work equally well in …
Creamy Rose Parma Pasta
Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of north central Italy, Parma is the birthplace of prosciutto. This sauce highlights the flavours of the highest quality Prosciutto di Parma DOP made with only two ingredients. Specially bred Italian pigs and salt, which takes a minimum of a …
Jasmine Rice
Named after the sweet smell of the native Jasmine Flower of Thailand, Jasmine Rice is slightly sticky even when cooked el dente. Jasmine Rice needs rinsing to remove the starch and if you have the time, let it “dry” a bit before cooking.
Chicken Baked with Salsa
Salsa is traced back to the times of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans; and was introduced to the rest of the world in the 1500’s. For the most part we eat salsa at room temperature but baked with chicken adds a new dimension to the …
Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice is one of the most prized rice in the world, grown in the Himalayan foothills. Originally cultivated in India, Nepal and Pakistan it is the go-to rice for Indian dishes. It’s a long grain, aromatic rice that is best rinsed and soaked before …