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MORE SIMPLICITY FROM ITALY, LOMBATINA, GRILLED PORK
After posting last night's blog(http://blog.afoodobsession.com/2012/05/20/the-simplest-pasta-ever-a-creation-from-rome.aspx) ... << MORE >>
THE SIMPLEST PASTA EVER, A CREATION FROM ROME
When I hear a recipe start out with QUICK or EASY or SEMI-HOMEMADE I usually shake a little
because I'm afraid it's going to be something that contains a boatload of processed foods and a few zaps
in the Microwave. The world is full of different recipes and dishes that really don't require many ... << MORE >>
SWEETS FOR THE SWEET...A QUICK STRAWBERRY DESSERT
Don't strawberries evoke the warm weather month for you? I know they do for me, even though you can
get them year 'round now. Still, the best come when it's our season for them so May thru July these little
flavor packets are abundant and available. Being that tomorrow is Mother's Day I thought it would be
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ZUCCHINI AND PASTA IN A 'SCAPECE STYLE
A'SCAPECE is a term used in Naples to denote something that has been marinated, like
fish or a vegetable. It derives from the Spanish term, ESCABECHE and sardines are very
often prepared in this manner, a spiced up marinade of olive oil and lots of vinegar, garlic,
herbs, salt. Perhaps you've encountered ... << MORE >>
PORK CHOP PIZZAIOLA AND FAMILY
Pork Chops done Pizzaiola style...a blending of the flavors that are just basic to the Italian-American or South-
ern Italian palate. Pork, Olive Oil, Oregano, Peperoncino, Pecorino, Garlic and Onion, a little Wine..basic building
blocks of the Italian kitchen, they are all together in this dish. Things like what's available in my kitchen, a ... << MORE >>
A REGIONAL ITALIAN-AMERICAN BEEF PARMIGIANA
Let me take you on a culinary journey to America's Hearland, Omaha Nebraska. Pretty much as
central to the United States as you can get, this land of corn fields, hogs and cattle is also home to
one of the country's oldest Little Italy sections. That's right all you East Coasters who ... << MORE >>
FOR GARLIC DAY I GIVE YOU A SALAD DRESSING
Well, I can't let this day go by without throwing out to you a little idea to help celebrate it...It's GARLIC DAY..
i don't know who or why these Food days are assigned, but to foodcentrics (like me and you!) it's just an
excuse to create something in the kitchen or go out to ... << MORE >>
ANOTHER POST INVOLVING SMOKED PAPRIKA...FOR CHICKEN (WINGS)
I can't stop making different types ofChicken Wings, call it A FOOD OBSESSION (lol), they are tasty, delicious, filling, and pretty eco-
nomical and easy to make. There are some involved preparations but armed with some good
spices, aromatics, oils, herbs, you can create an instant (almost) deeply flavored meal. I haven't
cooked in ... << MORE >>
LEMON GARLIC VERMOUTH SHRIMP, RETRO STYLE LIKE MAD MEN
Come on, even if you don't love shrimp a picture like this either gets you hungry or , in my case, makes
you want to cook. There is nothing particularly groundbreaking with this dish except for a few
ingredients that are pretty generic but will take a shrimp saute' from the usual American ... << MORE >>
A FRIENDLY PASTA DISH, FOR VEGETARIANS TOO
Here's something that a Vegetarian can enjoy as well as the seasoned carnivore, a classic
pairing of Pasta and Vegetables, very very Italian. This pairs Cavatelli (or Cavadeels as we
say) with Broccoli, florets and chopped pieces, but I'm not sure this ... << MORE >>
