Monthly Archives: August 2007

Peperiti Risotto With Asparagus and Shitake Mushrooms

I’m constantly searching for new ways to make a “risotto” dish. I’ve of course used arborio and tried different grains like barley and quinoa but when I saw these delightfully tiny peperiti staring up at me at the grocers, I knew it was next. That and it’s Presto Pasta Friday, how could I resist? Besides...

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No Hot Soup For You.

Cold soup? Ew. I never would have thought to eat something like THAT. But that was before a trip to New York where I’d stood in a line, a long line; could you even imagine, in New York? However, I was prepared, I had my money ready, but I still couldn’t decide. I was at...

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Five Things And A Basket Of Peaches – Part Five

So what could be a better way to end a collection of five things to make with this seasons incredible peaches than something as classic as a peach cobbler? Made so often, it could be tough deciding on the perfect one, but I think I’ve got it. As most cooking goes, you have to use...

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Five Things And A Basket Of Peaches – Part Four

I have to admit, I snuck out and bought yet another basket of peaches. I just couldn’t resist, there’s something about peaches, when they’re perfectly ripe, fragrant and so sweet, I love the freshness of them. The dripping juice made me want to keep this next recipe, well, pure. After baking much of my previous...

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Spaghettini Rustica

I was beginning to feel a little sympathy for all those wonderful tomatoes I’ve been snagging the spotlight from. Over this past week, I’d been a smidge focussed on my overflowing basket of fuzzy peaches. While I cooked and created away, this star of a tomato stared me down from the windowsill. I couldn’t leave...

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