Salsa Caruso is a classic pasta sauce from Uruguay influenced by Italian flavors. The milk and cream base has a generous amount of beef bouillon mixed right in to give the sauce an almost gravy-like quality. It also includes sliced mushrooms, ham, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce is generally paired with capellettis (cappelletti) and other stuffed pastas. I…
Culinaria France Cookbook Review and Pistou (Provençal Basil Paste)
Culinaria France: A Celebration of Food and Tradition, edited by André Dominé, features the regional cuisine of France along with the background of the people, culture, and development of local ingredients. A variety of favorites and lesser known recipes can be found including Tarte à l’Espoisses et aux pommes (Epoisses cheese and apple tart) from…
SRC Picnic & BBQ: Seasoned Parmesan Potato Wedges
Today is a special Secret Recipe Club event and I am sharing Seasoned Parmesan Potato Wedges! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. Since…
Crescia al Formaggio (Italian Easter Cheese Bread)
Crescia al Formaggio (Pizza di Pasqua al Formaggio) is a savory Easter bread from the Marche and Umbria regions of central Italy. This rich, eggy bread is packed with 6 ounces of finely grated cheese. I used a combination of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pecorino. This bread is best the day it is baked. To help liven…
Secret Recipe Club: Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
It is time for the Secret Recipe Club again! For those who haven’t seen my previous Secret Recipe Club posts, this club includes a group of bloggers who are assigned a different blog each month and secretly make a recipe to post on their specified reveal day. I look forward to my assignment email every month…
Chicken and Mushroom Orzo
Chicken and Mushroom Orzo is a great weeknight meal that we all enjoyed. From start to finish, I had it on the table in about 30 minutes. The original recipe calls for 1/4 pound orzo. I increased it to 1/2 pound, because I love pasta. Chad liked the meal with 1/4 pound best. Evan still…
Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn
< This Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn is a great grilled side dish for your upcoming summer festivities. The corn is cooked on the grill (can also bake in a 350 F oven), then brushed with a melted, garlic-infused butter. Sprinkle a little Parmesan over the ears while the corn is still hot to let the…
Sweet Potato and Spinach Macaroni and Cheese
This Sweet Potato and Spinach Macaroni and Cheese is a great way to add some vegetables to a classic comfort food. The pureed sweet potato melds with the Mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan cheeses creating a creamy sauce to coat the pasta. A couple of handfuls of spinach are added right before baking. Evan loved the…
Parmesan Chicken Bites with Garlic Cheese Sauce
The 47th Superbowl is this weekend! My favorite thing about football is all the party food/appetizers. These Parmesan Chicken Bites with Garlic Cheese Sauce will make a great addition to your Superbowl party or even as part of a meal. The original recipe includes deep frying the chicken, but I try to bake when possible,…
Caramelle (Pasta Stuffed with Sweet Potato)
Before finding the recipe in Making Artisan Pasta: How to Make a World of Handmade Noodles, Stuffed Pasta, Dumplings, and More, I had never heard of caramelle. It is a fairly easy shape to make, just fold two sides over and twist the ends. It is even easier with the right tools. I use a…
