I’m feeling a little bit under the weather and as much as that sucks I try and look for some silver lining. The only thing that makes being sick not a total bust is naps, tea and spicy food. Now I have to be really sick for a couple of bad things to get in…
Category: Pasta
Soba Noodle Salad w/ Ginger Chili Sauce
So I had a hankering for a soba salad. For the unfamiliar soba is a thin noodle made with buckwheat not to be confused for this thicker cousin udon. I realized I was out of noodles. I tend to go through a lot of them. So I thought no worries ill hit the grocery store…
Trottole Alfredo
Sometimes things just have to be kept simple. Sometimes on a cool evening and for a little pick me up, I just need some classic alfredo. No frills and fuss. Just straight to the point with a nice crusty bread is just to die for. This recipe Is super easy it goes as a simple…
Garlic Pesto Spaghetti w/ Grilled Chicken
When it comes to pesto the more garlic the better. My usual rule of thumb is if Im cooking with the pesto ill use it same day if the pesto is going to come in direct contact with heat. If it isn’t and is only going as a dip or spread then I let it…
Crab and Shrimp linguine w/ Red Chili Garlic Butter
Red chili crisps in oil is my latest obsession. I love the heat it gives off. Toss a little bit in your regular dishes adds such great amount of flavor. It can easily make a boring dish interesting. Red chili crisp in oil are simmered Schezuan peppers so they get super crispy then added into…
Crawfish and Shrimp Penne in Cream Sauce
The combination of crawfish, creamy Alfredo sauce and noodles is always a winner in my book. Its comforting and warm and hearty. I started this recipe with the anticipation of it being strictly crawfish penne but I got some awesome shrimp at the meat market I just couldn’t resist. I often times make this crawfish…
Rigatoni Stuffed Peppers w/ Creamy Butternut Squash Sauce
This recipe reminds me of Hamburger helper but a lighter healthier version. Its like the classic without the guilt. A more adult version but also kid friendly. You can also make a vegetarian version of this minus the ground turkey. Ingredients 4 Bell peppers 8oz whole wheat macaroni 2 butternut squash, small cubes 1.5c vegetable…
Beef Stroganoff Lasagna
I like to call this “A tale of two classics” like some sort of ridiculous love story that weren’t meant to be but were meant to be if you get my drift. I love beef stroganoff but with the classic egg noodle though I feel the sauce always falls off the noodle. So it got…
Braised Beef over Pappardelle
So this is for one of those long nights. Where you want to just be home. Its cold outside and have no place to be. This recipe is a labor of love and test to your patience as well. Braised beef is just a absolute treat. Whether you make it or its made for you…
