February 23rd, 2010 by admin
By Lidia Matticchio Bastianich,
Author of Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes
There is a natural affinity between pasta and cheese, but they can’t be paired indiscriminately. In Italy, cheese is used with pasta very selectively, judiciously, and with proper timing.
Pasta does not always require cheese. In Italy, cheese is never served with seafood pasta, and it is sometimes omitted when serving game sauces or sauces containing hot pepper.
Cheese should be added to pasta as soon as the pasta is cooked and ready to serve — if extended heat is applied to cheese, the proteins will separate from the fat and you may end up with stringy cheese and oily pasta. To add a classic final touch you can grate or shave cheese over plated pasta.
The three cheeses that are most often used to dress pasta in Italy are Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, and Grana Padano. Each cheese has its own characteristics and its own uses. Read the rest of this entry »
July 5th, 2008 by admin
By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
www.FreshBaby.com
Blueberries are available in many forms: fresh, frozen, juice, puree, concentrate and dried. Fresh blueberries should be firm, dry, plump and smooth-skinned. Ripe berries are deep purple blue to blue-black. Stay away from containers of berries with juice stains, or that contain moldy, soft, watery or wrinkled fruit. Read the rest of this entry »
March 19th, 2008 by admin
Cakes, cookies, and pies are just a few of the many desserts that are both known and loved. Many people can’t say no to a sweet treat, but others feel the need to refuse desserts that they consider to be high in calories and sugar. This makes it hard to find a dessert recipe that pleases everyone. Read the rest of this entry »
February 29th, 2008 by admin
Who Else Wants An Easy Parmesan Zucchini Bread Recipe?
Many people like to have their zucchini cooked and mixed with other vegetables. Some people also love zucchini bread among other zucchini recipes. But have you ever tried Parmesan zucchini bread?
Many people actually grow their own zucchini and that is recommended for the best, fresh zucchini. However, not everyone has a green thumb and a garden in their backyard. Luckily for you, you can find organic grown zucchini at your local health food store. That is the closest you can come to picking it out of your garden and using fresh ingredients. Back to the Zucchini bread recipe. Read the rest of this entry »
February 27th, 2008 by admin
Funny Face Carrot Salad
2 carrots
1 small can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
Raisins
Peel carrots. Roll up a few long shavings and save them for “hair” on a final salad. Grate carrots with a grater. Be careful of your fingers. Drain can of crushed pineapples in a strainer, using a spoon to push out the juice. Toss pineapple with carrots, then add vanilla yogurt. Spoon some salad onto a plate. Make a smiling face with raisins. Style carrot “hair”, and serve with a smile.
