Winter Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Guide To Italian Coffee Specialties Once you understand how Italian’s like to drink & serve their coffee, you may just want to follow their lead. Milk based beverages are only served during the morning hours while strong shots may be enjoyed throughout the day & into the evening hours. […]
Cooking Classics: Cannoli
Cooking Classics The Technique Cannoli Cannoli are probably one of the more iconic Italian desserts. A simple dough made with a bit of wine may be prepared in the food processor quickly then it’s just a matter of rolling & wrapping cut pieces around metal forms for frying. A sweetened blend of ricotta cheese & […]
The Basics: Ricotta
Cooking Essentials The Technique Ricotta Ricotta cheese is a soft cheese that may be used in sweet & savory recipe applications. The proteins in milk coagulate when an acid is introduced producing the grainy texture. Ricotta may be made from a variety of sources ranging from cows, sheep or even Italian water buffalo milk. Season […]
Cooking Classics: Walnut-Browned Butter Two Cheese Ravioli
Cooking Classics The Technique Walnut-Browned Butter Two Cheese Ravioli Walnut-Browned Butter Two Cheese Ravioli is a wonderful dish that highlights the procedure of preparing ravioli from scratch. Once the Classic Pasta Dough has been rolled using a pastry pin, it may be portioned with standard cookie cutters. A bit of egg wash is swiped over the surface then […]
The Basics: Homemade Pasta Dough
Cooking Essentials The Technique Homemade Pasta Dough If you take the time to prepare pasta dough from scratch, I guarantee you it will produce some of the best meals you’ll ever encounter. It does take a bit of time & patience, however you will certainly be rewarded at the table. It may be rolled & […]
Winter Entertaining: Chicken & Greens Fettuccine Alfredo
Cooking Classics Winter Entertaining Chicken & Greens Fettuccine Alfredo A delicious & colorful main dish pasta is a lovely way to entertain during the colder months. Chicken & Greens Fettuccine Alfredo offers the flavors guests crave with the irresistible cream sauce & kale which is not only filled with good for you vitamins & minerals […]
Cooking Classics: Fettuccine Alfredo
Cooking Classics The Technique Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine Alfredo is considered a rather common fundamental meal solution in Italy. It’s quite simple to prepare & when a bit of cream is added, the rich flavor is hard to beat. Serve it as a main course or accompany with grilled chicken & pork. The good news is […]
The Basics: Alfredo Sauce
Cooking Essentials The Technique Alfredo Sauce The most simple Alfredo sauces consist only of butter & cheese however more modern, American versions have cream added to them. Reducing the cream & the butter only a short bit on the stove top creates not only a decadent sauce but one with a good consistency. For a […]
