Posts Tagged ‘Presto Pasta’

Vegan Pumpkin Manicotti

Thrusting from a vacation back into the continual chill known as November in my part of the world, rejolted my need for hibernation. Part of this ritual naturally consists of no longer wanting to venture outside for long walks along the beach or having bird like meals made up of crunchy vegetables....
November 15th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Soba 101

One of my most favourite places to explore is any neighbourhood China Town. Bustling with people, new aromas, and spilling produce, this exciting area of most major cities is a feast for the eyes. Here in Toronto, tucked a few blocks over from the mainland China Town is a small but wonderful Japanese...
October 18th, 2007 | Photography, Umami | Read More

Great White North

I’m currently tearing off the layers as I write this. It’s tough to believe that it’s Thanksgiving, here in Canada, that is. You see, it’s 90ºF and I’m really thankful I cooked our “Appreciate The Turkey Day” feast yesterday when it was cloudy and chilly enough...
October 8th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Hearty Autumn Hello

As the weather begins to get a chill on, thoughts of rustic, comfort food are the first to come to mind. To mine at least. I also couldn’t think of a better way to warm up and still enjoy what remains of the farmer’s markets in our area. Pasta and beans are a classic Italian peasant dish...
September 27th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Sweet Potato Ravioli

I’m not sure when I first had a sweet potato with tomato, but I do know I’ve always liked it. The sweetness combined with the slight tang of tomato sauce creates such a delicious balance. When I first decided I was going to make this for presto pasta night, I was dreading the idea of laborious...
September 13th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Spinach & Beet Lasagna

I may have insulted one of the growers from the farmer’s market once. She was explaining how she has an heirloom variety of beets and how they had tasted different than regular beets, although she wasn’t able to fully articulate how. Apparently I wasn’t able either when I asked if...
September 6th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

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...
August 30th, 2007 | Photography, Savory, Umami | Read More

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....
August 23rd, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Zucchini Pesto Provinciale

What’s lightening quick, goes with just about anything and uses up even more of the overflow of zucchini? The title gave it away, didn’t it? Looking for dinner inspiration, I gazed over my garden. I grew some of my own stuff this year, but now my garden is getting that late August hue of...
August 16th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Summer Fresh Tomato Sauce

Can’t you just imagine the tomato flavour? Pure as the day it was grown, this no cook sauce is a cinch to make and creates a perfect way to highlight light or stuffed pastas. FRESH TOMATO SAUCE 2 Tomatoes, skinned and seeded 1 Clove Garlic, Puréed pinch of salt 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive...
August 13th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More