Couple of months ago, I was having just a crap day and really needed some comfort and something to feed my soul. Pasta is a great comfort food and it doesn’t take much time or energy to make a huge serving. Within 30 or so minutes Dean and I were enjoying this cheesy, gooey, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Pasta’
March 19, 2008
Pickled Mostaccioli
Pickled Mostaccioli
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Pasta salads are always a good go-to recipe for a barbecue, family reunion, or just a snack. Pickled mostaccioli is a freshing twist on traditional pasta salad. It has a wonderfully zesty taste and perfect for summer because it doesn’t have mayonnaise. Michelle, a friend of mine from Iowa, gave me [...]
July 16, 2007
Farmer’s Pasta
Farmer’s Pasta
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
I fell in love with recipe about a year ago. It is the prefect dish to take to a covered dish dinner, or to a friend who just had a baby. It is a very comforting dish – warm and gooey.
One change I made was I didn’t use whole [...]
June 6, 2007
Orzo Risotto with Buttery Shrimp
orzo risotto with buttery shrimp
Originally uploaded by jenianddean.
Orzo Risotto with Buttery Shrimp
SERVES: 4
When Ryan Poli and his kitchen staff tried finishing orzo risotto-style (stirring the cooked orzo with stock until creamy) they got fantastic results with impressive speed.
16 thin asparagus (6 ounces)
1 3/4 cups orzo (12 ounces)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 pound shelled [...]
