This recipe has been a staple in our house for years, but I’m finally getting around to writing it down. It’s been tweaked and perfected, and this recipe won’t disappoint. 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage5 oz pancetta, small dice2.5 lb squash, diced and roasted2 lg shallots diced small – about ½ cup1.5 c arborio rice½ […]
When you’re craving Italian flavors, but don’t want pasta, this is your recipe. Comforting and full of flavor.
Everyone needs roasted garlic in their freezer (and in their lives). Preheat oven to 350º. Remove excess/loose paper from the outside of your garlic heads. Chop off their heads so that each clove is exposed (see picture). If some cloves are small/low, just take their tops off with a pairing knife (carefully). Place all of […]
New Year’s Eve with kids means that we’re staying in to spend time together, and cooking a great meal. This is a little more trouble than your normal pasta dish, but that’s what I look for when making a special meal. The sauce is very creamy despite having no butter or cream. The sparking wine […]
Whether you’re looking for a light summer dinner, or a taste of summer in the relentlessness of this harsh winter, this is a MUST eat. I found myself on Brady Street at the end of the day, just blocks from Glorioso’s, which Milwaukeeans know as the fantastic Italian grocer. Armed with my iPhone, I grabbed […]
The first time I tried this risotto I was skeptical – very skeptical. How could you get mushroom flavor without dried porchinis or without browning the fresh mushrooms? Why does it seem like too much alcohol and not enough stock? I decided to throw caution to the wind and make only quantity changes, rather than […]
This was born in the moments before a Packer game when a plan when horribly wrong. Intending to make a hot cheesy dip with ricotta, my ricotta was moldy. Argh. So I put a can of Cannellini beans to use. This dip is easy and flavorful – it goes best with a good loaf of […]
I recently went to the allergist to find out exactly what shellfish I had to stay away from, and I got easily some of the best news of my life: I can eat anything but shrimp, lobster and crab. Since I’ve never had anything but shrimp, I’m on a mission to try it all. So […]
As fresh fig season comes to an end, I hope you’ll take advantage of it and try these simple bites. They are great for an appetizer if you’re entertaining. This would be a great substitute for a cheese plate. If you’re using this as an appetizer, I suggest 2 to 3 per person. I think […]
My little sister just sent an email to the editors of Glamour magazine that I had to share here. What’s the relevance? A significant contributing factor to the development of my love of food. I just want to share my family’s story about a particular Glamour magazine article, and say thank you for many happy […]
