The area of town around Trader Joe’s became too busy, so we stopped going, but now my wife’s hairdresser moved nearby, so we go back when she gets her hair done. I wanted creamy mushrooms, so I made Creamy Mushroom Pappardelle with ingredients from Trader Joe’s. The recipe turned out great!
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Meatless, Lactose Free, Gluten Free Lasagne al Forno (Italian Beef Lasagna) with Beyond Meats
One of our favorite restaurants in our area is a very small Italian spot with legit, authentic food. Every time we have food from there (takeout because of COVID) my wife gets the Lasagne al Forno or beef lasagna. It is fantastic and you get a ton. The last time we had their food, I…
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
One of the easiest and yet most difficult recipes in Italy is pasta with tomato sauce (Spaghetti al Pomodoro). That is the beauty of real Italian cooking, simplicity. It is true that chefs in Italy, when judging other restaurants, many times order the most simple or common dishes. If you execute a successful dish with…
Pepperoni, Prosciutto and Pancetta Pizza
We LOVE pizza. I’ve been a little bit of a pizza snob for, oh, 20 years or so. I used to order delivery pizza once a week. Then I discovered store bought fresh pizza dough. With really good pizza dough and a pizza stone, you can make your own pizza at home with whatever toppings…
Pappardelle with Vegetable “Bolognese”
You don’t miss the meat, seriously. I originally found this in a Bon Appetit magazine (Pappardelle with Vegetable “Bolognese”). I made a few modifications that make this one a keeper. We love pasta and eat it at least once a week. Usually we use a sauce plus a protein. I love mixing some pancetta into…
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