Tag Archives: mushrooms

Pasta alla boscaiola.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

This easy pasta is authentically Italian and super flavorful; with dried Porcini mushrooms, tomatoes and a touch of cream, it’s a house favorite of ours. Continue reading →

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Grilling summer vegetables in foil.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

It’s just after the Fourth of July, and summer is in full swing here in the Midwest. After a long, cool, record-breakingly rainy spring, I’m ready for the sun and heat. Bring it on. These long, warm days have an … Continue reading →

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Pizza with pretty much everything.

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

As I was paging through the December issue of Food & Wine over the holiday break, a gorgeous pizza recipe caught my eye: Called Pizza Vesuvio with the Works, it’s from Rustic, the new restaurant that’s part of the Francis … Continue reading →

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Roasted vegetables, 3 ways.

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

When you cook for two as we do, it’s challenging to find creative ways to use leftovers. I look for ways to reuse, rather than reheat, leftovers. One night’s grilled steak becomes the next day’s steak salad. Roasted vegetables can … Continue reading →

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