Category Archives: pasta

Dungeness Crab Mac ‘n Cheese

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Like many of you, (I suspect) I read cookbooks like novels. Actually, I read cookbooks w-aaaa-y more often than I read novels. I found this recipe in a cookbook of sustainable seafood recipes that I picked up last year. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

While the season for garlic scapes has just passed, I’ve included this recipe for next year. Garlic scapes are the tops, or flowers, of the garlic plant that are snipped off to encourage the plant’s energy to go into producing … Continue reading →

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Chicken Piccata with Fresh Pasta

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

A new family favourite! Chicken Piccata with Fresh Fettuccine 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, then butterfliedsea salt and fresh ground pepperall-purpose flour, about 1/2 cup for dredging the breasts6 tbsp. butter4 tbsp. EVOlive oil1/3 cup fresh squeezed … Continue reading →

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Popeye’s Spinach Salad

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

I had this once at Pagliacci’s in Victoria and recreated it at home. The dressing is superb and provides a perfect contrast of sweet and salty in this makes-a-meal salad. The warm noodles wilt the spinach slightly. For two servings:4 … Continue reading →

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Spinach Ravioli with Lemon Sauce

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Denis and I learned to make pasta this summer while staying at Alla Madonna del Piatto in Assissi, Italy. Our bed and breakfast hostess, and cooking instructor Letizia, led us through the steps and we have had a great time … Continue reading →

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