Monthly Archives: April 2012

wow…i am in.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by heidanders

Although, I did not make them, Kelli had a delicious recipe for me to try.  Paste di Meliga.  From Cooking with Italian Grandmothers. You’ll have a HOOT making these.  Just look…. It is important to have a dance party Lady … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi di Semola

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kelli

gnocchi [ˈnɒkɪ gəˈnɒkɪ ˈgnɒkɪ] pl n (Cookery) dumplings made of pieces of semolina pasta, or sometimes potato, used to garnish soup or served alone with sauce [Italian, plural of gnocco lump, probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German knoche bone] from here I really … Continue reading →

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Pasta di Farro

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kelli

Spelt noodles with Walnut Parsley Sauce. Sounds unassuming… right?  A good way of using up some walnuts that I had, some cream that may have otherwise gone to waste, and some parsley from the garden….(the only thing currently growing) Let … Continue reading →

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Tortelloni di Zucca

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Kelli

Pumpkin Tortelloni with Brown Butter and Sage from Cooking with Italian Grandmothers. I will be the first to admit, I didn’t do a great job with photos on this one.  I got sort of caught up in the actual cooking, … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi con Ragu

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Kelli

Potato Gnocchi with Tomato-Beef Ragu.  Little puffs of heaven. I’m not used to making Gnocchi with a red sauce, but I’m game for anything that has the word, “Gnocchi” in it.  Like a pillow for my taste buds.  Love it. … Continue reading →

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Torta de Riso

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kelli

Saffron-Rice Pie with Spiced Tomato Jam.  Hello deliciousness. This reminds me of a legitimate Heigh / Sollie family dish- Spaghetti Pie.  May be you have also had that in your family.  I will say, this is a more tasty version- … Continue reading →

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