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Pasta Night – Culinary Class 15

June 22, 2016 10:59 am \ by

It would be the understatement of the century if I said that I was looking forward to pasta night at … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Cooking and Entertaining Tips, Life \ Tagged: chopped, clams and linguine, cooking, cooking classes, cooking school, culinary school, dc food blog, fettuccine, food blog, food network, homemade, italian, L'Academie de Cuisine, pasta, ravioli, washington dc food blogger

Mussels and Clams with Bucatini in Red Sauce

March 15, 2016 7:00 am \ 3 Comments \ by

Ask anyone in my family what I always order at a restaurant, and (I hope!) everyone will answer, “mussels.” To … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: bucatini, clams, fiesta del mar, italian, mussels, pasta, pescetarian, red sauce, shell fish, spicy

Linguine with Sauteed Squid, Olives and Capers

July 15, 2015 9:30 am \ Leave a Comment \ by

This dish is another homage to our time spent in Costa Rica last month for our honeymoon. From fried calamari … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: briney, calamri, capers, castelveltrano, entree, italian, linguine, meatless, olives, pasta, pescetarian, salty, squid

Risotto with Roasted Poblanos, Cherry Tomatoes and Shrimp

November 25, 2014 7:28 am \ 3 Comments \ by

You guys, I’ve just kicked up risotto to a new level and I can’t wait to share it with you! … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: easy, pasta, pescetarian, risotto, roasted poblanos, roasted tomatoes, shrimp, spicy, vegetarian

Ziti with Yellow Squash, Tomatoes and Olives

October 21, 2014 7:28 am \ 2 Comments \ by

In the summer of 2007 I ditched Virginia and spent my days in New York City. My sister Lindsay graciously … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: easy, healthy, italian, parmesan cheese, pasta, tomatoes, yellow squash, ziti

Pasta Bar & Easy Appetizers for a Bridal Shower

April 22, 2014 10:26 am \ 6 Comments \ by

A few months back my sisters, mom and I threw a fabulous bridal shower for my sister Lindsay. With her … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Appetizers, Mains \ Tagged: appetizer, basil pesto ravioli, bridal shower, italian, meatballs, pasta, pasta bar, sausage, spaghetti

Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese and Red Swiss Chard & Strawberry Tomato Sauce

February 13, 2014 7:45 am \ 11 Comments \ by

For the second edition of Valentine’s Day “in” this week, I made homemade heart-shaped ravioli with my new pasta machine … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: date night, homemade ravioli, italian, pasta, rose's luxury, strawberry tomato sauce, valentine's day, washington d.c., wine pairing

Spaghetti Bolognese with Turkey

January 17, 2014 9:46 am \ 1 Comment \ by

Spaghetti Bolognese was one of the most memorable meals I had while traveling in Italy. It was as authentic as … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: easy, ground turkey, healthy, italian, pasta, spaghetti bolognese

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Anchovies

January 15, 2014 10:22 am \ 10 Comments \ by

First off, don’t be afraid of the anchovies, they absolutely make this dish. Plus, if you’ve ever eaten a caesar … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 30 minute meal, anchovies, crushed pepper, garlic, italian, pasta, spaghetti aglio, spicy

Kale Pesto with Tomatoes and Walnuts over Shells

September 26, 2013 8:01 am \ 7 Comments \ by

What do you do when you have over 3 lbs. of kale that you have to eat before it goes … Continue Reading →

Posted in: Mains \ Tagged: 15 minute meal, kale, parmesean, pasta, pesto, vegetarian, walnuts

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