parmesan cheese

Spaghetti et Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with garlic and oil)

After Thanksgiving; after I have my one perfect sandwich from leftovers (I know; I sound like Joey from ‘Friends’ !) I start to crave really simple dishes for awhile. Salads, OK maybe another perfect sandwich but also simpler dishes, soups and pasta; including this most simple of pasta dishes. My Grandmother’s Italian neighbors thought this [...]

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Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons

We all have those moments I’m assuming when it’s time to eat, we’ve had a crazy busy day and our resources are just drained. That was me the other day and seems was true of some of my tweeps on Twitter so several decided it was time for pizza. I love great pizza but was [...]

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Pasta with Peas, Asparagus and Bacon

I knew as soon as I received the May issue of Bon Appetit magazine with this dish on the cover that I would be making it. I’ve had a long time love affair with pasta served with fresh veggies…add some pancetta and how could it go wrong? Well, except I didn’t have pancetta!

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Hot Artichoke Dip

1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise chopped tomato sliced green onions Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and onions. Spoon into quiche dish or pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes sor until lightly browned. Sprinkle with tomatoes and onions, if desired. Serve with crackers [...]

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