The best recipes, improved
This dish is has a few moving parts, and is incredibly delicious for how straightforward it is. Recipes for each component are included below. Timing and coordination is key: Prep and season the fish and asparagus. Start the water boiling (the pasta takes ~13 mins) […]
Agnolotti is a sort of pillow pasta that can be filled with a variety of mixtures, farces, cheeses, etc. It starts with fresh Egg Pasta Dough. The rest is technique, pinching and cutting with precision. A light marinara sauce works well with these flavors, topped […]
Creamy and tasty, polenta is a great addition to the pantry, as are cans of fire-roasted tomatoes. The instructions should be organized such that everything finishes at the same time, hot and ready to plate. Be sure to check the polenta texture, and salt to […]
The delicate, buttery texture of sockeye salmon paired with the smokiness, lemon, dill, and cream is unbeatable. Be sure to salt to taste, and be wary of the lemon balance. Next time we’re looking at more steak-sized smoked salmon. This is best with handmade pasta if you […]
This lasagna is hearty, robust and the sauce + ricotta mixture provides amazing flavor. Most of the time devoted to this recipe goes to the sauce: it is phenomenal and well worth it. We make this on a weekend day and look forward to having […]
This is a great way to enjoy a cream sauce without a heavy plate. The lemon brightens up this dish, and the vegetable stock keeps the sauce from getting too heavy. The quantity of lemon is tough to get right, and you’ll notice that the […]
We love this recipe because a well-made focaccia is fluffy and flavorful. Play around with variations of toppings, like cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and more. We enjoy ours warmed with butter or room temperature dipped in olive oil. I tried a […]
For a healthy take on an exquisite Italian dish, put the pasta aside and grab a vegetable peeler! Zucchini manicotti still lets us enjoy the gooey cheese without the heaviness of pasta. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ravioli is a fun way to elevate your pasta-making experience. After making your own pasta dough, add some variety to your dishes by concocting new ravioli fillings and pasta sauces.
We can’t go back to store-bought dry pasta ever again! After a couple tries, I’ve gotten this process down: so much goes into developing the technique of kneading and rolling. The first time was decent, second attempt was way too dry (too much flour, not enough […]