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Category Archives: First Course
Corn Truffle Soup (Served Hot or Chilled)
My husband and I attended a friend’s wedding last summer at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, and needless to say the food served during dinner was outstanding. One of the items on the tasting plate was a “sweet corn … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch/Breakfast, Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Gluten-Free, Healthy Cookture, Light Dishes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged brunch, chilled soup, corn, corn soup, easy recipe, easy soup, gluten-free, healthy meal, healthy recipe, hot soup, shaved truffle, soup, summer soup, truffle, truffle oil, truffle salt, vegan, vegetarian
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Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce
Everyone needs an easy and basic tomato sauce recipe that can be tasty enough to be used alone over pasta yet simple enough that it can be incorporated with other ingredients in a more complex dish. This is an easy … Continue reading
Posted in Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Gluten-Free, Healthy Cookture, Light Dishes, Pasta, Sauce, Soups, Vegetarian
Tagged easy recipe, healthy, healthy eating, pasta sauce, Sauce, tomato, tomato sauce, vegetarian
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In Honor of Parmigiano Reggiano Night: Risotto Cacio e Pepe!
October 27, 2012 at 8pm at the “Salone del Gusto” in Turin, Italy, was the webcasted event “Parmigiano Reggiano Night.” This occasion was to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved cheeses and an opportunity to virtually share the table with … Continue reading
Posted in Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Vegetarian
Tagged cacio, cacio e pepe, celebration, cheese, easy recipe, elegant dish, italian recipe, Massimo Bottura, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Night, pepe, pepper, rice, risotto, romantic dinner, sophisticated dish
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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti cacio e pepe’s simplicity will surprise you. Its sauce, as the name suggests, is made only with cacio (cheese), pepe (black pepper), and the addition of pasta water to make it creamy. I first saw this pasta recipe when … Continue reading
Posted in Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Pasta, Vegetarian
Tagged black pepper, cacio, cacio di roma, cheese, easy recipe, easy recipes, formaggio, italian recipe, pasta, pecorino, pecorino romano, pepe, pepper, peppercorn, peppercorns, roman dishes, simple dishes, spaghetti, spaghetti cacio e pepe, spagueti, vegetarian
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Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Mozzarella Tomato & Basil
Eggplants (also known as aubergines) are wonderful whether grilled, baked, fried, or sautéed and can be served diced, sliced, puréed, or halved. I simply adore eggplants. Their earthy almost naturally smoky flavor compliments beef, lamb, and chicken; yet also make … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Light Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, aubergine, baked eggplant, basil, easy recipe, easy recipes, eggplant, first course, grill, grilled aubergine, grilled eggplant, healthy recipe, light dish, mozzarella, side dish, tomato, vegetable, vegetarian
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