Spagetti Carbonara is almost like the cook’s magic trick . Whenever I am rushed for dinner this with a simple salad and viola , dinner’s on . The thing about Carbonara is simplicity is its charm . A silky ,eggy sauce , with or without bacon ….just delicous ! Tyler Florence Photograph by Rahul Mahtani [...]
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Pasta is one of my all time comforting foods , I am especially fond of this Orecchiette ( little ear shaped pasta ) from Landmark restaurant in NYC . It seems like Chef Marc Murphy has found a winning way to combine French and Italian flavors in the most perfect way . This dish contains [...]
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Pasta dell’Architetto , as it is referred to in Scicily was actually contibuted to Eating Well magazine bythe Scicilian Architect and winery owner , Giusto Occhipinti . This is my type of pasta dish , low in fat and high in flavor . The sauce must be made and waiting for the hot pasta , [...]
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This is a great weeknight chicken dinner . It is quick , delicious and just fun to make . A great green salad would be a perfect addition to the meal . America’s test kitchen Serves 4 1/2 cup unbleached all -purpose flour Ground black pepper 8 thin -cut , boneless , skinless chicken cutlets [...]
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Orzo , a small rice shaped pasta is such a verstile pantry ingredient to have on hand . Here it is paired with a few Asian ingredients , fresh spinach and fresh shitake mushrooms .It is suggested as a side dish , but , I often enjoy it for dinner with a steaming bowl of [...]
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Cafe Alfresco in Dunedin Florida is well known for its casual yet suberb dining . This baked pasta with mushrooms is ideal as a vegetarian entree or a make ahead dinner . The only change I made to the dish was the addition of pepper flakes , for some kick and I switched from all [...]
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Rao’s restaurant in NYC is famous for its great Italian -American fare . Case in point is this shrimp scampi dish , a dish typically prepared using crayfish . Though who can argue about this Rao’s classic Shrimp made scampi style , simple and delicious ! Rao’s Restaurant Serves 6 2 lbs large shrimp , [...]
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Risotto is a labor of love and delight . It needs to be stirred often , but not constantly , to keep the rice grains whole and not mushy . There are a few types of rice suitable for risotto , but I like Arborio as the grain stays whole and still has a little [...]
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Living in NYC was a real treat , we were treated to some of the best food choices possible . One of my favorite restaurants was Campagna , with chef , owner Mark Strausman . He created this great salad , which , to me , is a whole meal served simply with a great [...]
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Simply put Rigatoni ( tube style pasta ) with cream . I have a real weakness for this pasta , probably because it is so easy to prepare and pairs well with a clear soup or green salad , making it perfect for those busy weeknights when its great to eat well without expending too [...]
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