It is possible to make long al dente strands by a perfectly roasted spaghetti squash that mimics your favorite pasta. All you need to do is slice the squash into circles, let the squash sweat, and then season it before roasting it in the oven. Ingredients and equipment You won't believe how easy this is! Once you try this method you'll never go back to the mushy spaghetti squash you were used to. spaghetti squasholive oilkosher saltfreshly ground pepperwire rackbaking sheetknife Preparation Forget all you've been taught ... continue reading...
Beer Can Chicken with Marinated Tomatoes Over Creamy Orzo
Beer Can Chicken with marinated tomatoes over creamy orzo is a weekend standard at our house. Only we call it drunken chicken. The meat is always juicy and full of flavor while our favorite side is a pasta that acts and tastes like risotto. There isn't a lot of fuss with this recipe -- fuss spells lots of stirring and tending to the rice. Nope! This creamy orzo comes together in no time and the addition of the tangy marinated grape tomatoes compliments the warm orzo. This can all be made in the time that the cooked bird is resting. For ... continue reading...
Farro and Peas {Risi e Bisi}
This recipe of Farro and Peas adopts the flavor of the classic Venetian dish Risi e Bisi ( rice and peas) but swaps the rice for farro, adding more nutrition, nutty flavor, and a great chewy texture to the final dish. Fresh spring peas are typically used for the Italian dish but for our farro and peas I used frozen peas. The History of Risi e Bisi In the past this dish was only prepared on feast days decreed by the Doge (Venice's ruler). In the days of the Republic of Venice, Risi e Bisi was the first dish ... continue reading...
Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb|Herbs and Garlic Stuffed
Roasted Herbed Leg of Lamb {Arrosto di Agnello con Erbe} is the traditional meat for Easter in our Italian household. When we cook a leg of lamb, we try different seasonings but always come back to thyme, rosemary, sage and garlic. It's our favorite. Just follow the directions and we can guarantee that your meat will be delicious, flavorful, and succulent. A special meat for a special occasion. Roasted herbed leg of lamb cooked perfectly. Table Of ContentsLeg of lamb an age-old traditionNew traditions form with ... continue reading...
Roasted Mushroom Steak Soup with Baby Spinach and Kale
This wild roasted Mushroom Steak Soup starts with caramelizing the meat cubes then simmering them in a hearty mushroom-infused beef stock. You'll love how the fork-tender beef combines with the sautéed mushroom, garlic, and onion to produce a satisfying, luxurious soup. This unforgettable recipe is one you'll want to serve to all the special people in your life. Mushroom Steak Soup I've always thought of a beef soup like a watery version of beef stew. As a result, I didn't think it had much of a taste -- just some ... continue reading...
Chicken Milanese with Orzo and Quick Tomato Sauce
An easy meal like Chicken Milanese with orzo and quick tomato sauce tastes like I spent all day in the kitchen preparing it. This is a variation using Italian seasoned panko crumbs and dipping in buttermilk. The result is a very crunchy coating that keeps its crunch even when the chicken is cold. It's always nice to have some old reliable recipes you can fall back on especially when you know you'll be busy. Table Of ContentsA crispy variation on the Milanese original Homemade Italian panko crumbs (this also works for making ... continue reading...
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Homemade, Nutritious And Comforting
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is so light we eat it year round. Usually, people associate soups with cold, dreary, wintry days but our soup has a bright lemony taste. Chicken noodle soup is probably the tops in comfort food and who doesn't need a little comfort throughout the year? Chicken soup ultimate comfort food This is simply a version of that soup. It's funny, but when I was growing up, some kind of soup bubbling on the stove was a constant in our Italian home. At that time I didn't appreciate all the wonderful benefits of ... continue reading...
3 Hour Quick Dinner Rolls Light Delicious Yeast Buns
These Quick Dinner Rolls are light as a feather, soft as a cloud and fragrant. The yeast buns don't require pre-ferment which is quite a time saver. In three hours you can drive your entire family crazy with the heady bread aroma coming from the oven. Watch them run to the kitchen to sample the soft delicious bread waiting for them. Background Story "I forgot the dinner rolls!" says my friend Laura before I even have a chance to say hello on my end of the phone. "How could I overlook bread? I thought of everything else ... continue reading...
Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream Rich & Smooth
Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is a combination of rich cream, Irish whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of chocolate producing an incredibly smooth drink. It's a delicious adult indulgence. You can sip the Bailey's copycat after a holiday meal, a special occasion, or just because you want a luscious drink. Table Of Contents Inspiration for homemade Irish Cream Ingredients for homemade Irish Cream Chef Tips It's not just for after dinner How to put it together You may need... Heavenly ... continue reading...
Italian Venison Wellington The Ultimate Elegant Holiday Dish
Italian Venison Wellington takes the deer tenderloin and wraps it in puff pastry much like Beef Wellington. In this version, we swap prosciutto for the usual pâté but keep to the traditional duxelles of mushroom, shallot, and herb mixture cooked in butter. This is the ultimate elegant holiday dish that you assemble ahead so you can enjoy celebrating with your friends and family. First, prepare the tenderloin for the Italian Venison Wellington Until our son starting hunting I knew nothing about wild game meat. I knew there ... continue reading...
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