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Category Archives: Pasta, Rice and Grains
Supplì al telefono
We’ve had this recipe and accompanying photos ready for a week now, but the time and more importantly the inspiration to write a post around them have been missing. It arrived last night in the form of an 11-month-old bundle … Continue reading
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino; and a variation on the theme
Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino is an Italian classic. When someone says, “Facciamo due spaghetti,” or in Roman dialect “Famose du’ spaghetti” more often than not he or she intends spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino – spaghetti cooked al dente … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Ricci di mare, Sea Urchin, seafood pasta, spaghetti recipes, Uni
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Fettuccine ai funghi porcini
Alas, 2012 is behind us. Although our celebration was more subdued than that of the Romans who filled the streets for the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration, we nonetheless welcomed in 2013 with good company, a lot of laughs, and … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Pappardelle, pasta, Porcini mushrooms, Tagliatelle
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Sunday dinner: spaghetti alla chitarra con sugo d’agnello e costolette d’agnello alla griglia
Despite ourselves, the fast pace of American life has swept us into its whirlwind. We have tried to shield ourselves from it, mainly by honoring mealtime and cooking the food we know and love. It’s becoming increasingly difficult, though. It’s … Continue reading
Sugo di pomodoro fresco
We’re all packed for Rome. It didn’t take much – with this heat there simply are not that many clothes we need to bring. Our weather app showed 100°F/38°C in Rome today, and 97°F/36°C tomorrow. It’s sizzling. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading
Linguine al sugo di tonno
It’s hot. Really, really hot. It’s time to fare il cambio di stagione nell’armadio – the seasonal updating of the closet with summer clothes. It’s also time to do the same with the refrigerator, making space for farmer’s market vegetables … Continue reading
Paccheri con pomodorini e rucola
Mangia! It’s the word most frequently used by Italian mothers when addressing their children. “Eat,” they command, placing a plate of pasta in front of you. It’s Mother’s Day, la Festa della Mamma, and we thought about writing a tribute … Continue reading
Cacio e pepe (Happy Birthday, Roma!)
April 21st was the 2,765th birthday of Rome! According to legend, Romolo founded the city on April 21st of 753 B.C. But to understand that story, we should really back up a few more years yet, to the almost tragic … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Pecorino Romano, Rome, Spaghetti
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Risotto agli asparagi
We have our tickets back to Italy this summer! After watching airline prices for months on end, we finally saw them drop to a reasonable price, and we quickly booked. After spending a few days in Rome to visit family … Continue reading
