Pumpkin Agnolotti with Dried Cranberries and Walnuts
A great Italian store near my apartment (Vace) sells this amazing stuffed pasta. I’ve had my eye on it for about 6 months, but the season just didn’t seem right. I added a thinly sliced celery, shallots, sauted (smashed not chopped or diced, and removed after about five minutes) a handful of walnuts and dried [...]
Broccoli Two Ways
Broccoli is by far my favorite vegetable. Nutritious and versatile and affordable, it has become my standby vegetable for quick dinners as well as for feeding larger parties. I’ve played around with several recipes and have narrowed the options down to two of my favorites: Broccoli in Chicken Stock with Parm and Pepper, and Red [...]
Sauteed Mushrooms with Linguini and Truffle Oil
Few things are more delicious than a mushroom, sautéed properly in butter and salt and pepper. Mushrooms encapsulate the dark, earthy flavors of the fall and were, last night, the primary ingredient in one of my favorite comfort foods.
Sauteed Shrimp and Asparagus with Lemon over Rotini
One of my favorite pastimes is staring into the fridge, freezer and pantry to see what random ingredients I can throw together to create something delicious. Typically, my leftovers are from meals that I’ve made following a recipe, and the bits and pieces of those don’t always add up on paper. However, cooking is science [...]
Pan Seared Pork Chop with Cherry Jalapeno Jelly
I was out at my uncle’s house in Alexandria last night, watching the family’s pooch, and their lizard, and fish, and hermit crabs… Perfect time to distract myself with some bricolage. Now, full disclosure, my uncle’s house is typically stocked with all the staples and basics one would need to throw a meal together. My [...]
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