By Nick • December 10, 2009
Let’s talk about pizza. I’m a serious pizza lover, but I must say that I rarely opt for the Chicago deep dish variety. Normally these are just really doughy and too heavy and filling. I’ve had some good deep dish in Chicago, and I like that, but 99% of the deep dishes I’ve had elsewhere [...]
Posted in baking, Dinner, good food, Stuffing Stuff, TIWSIMRIIHAR | Tagged basil, deep dish pizza, hwo to make deep dish pizza, mozarella, olives, pizza, ricotta
By Nick • August 17, 2009
Sometimes, and this is one of those times, I’m not entirely clear on the difference between a pie and a tart. I know, generally, the difference between the two (I think). Pies are usually deeper, have a flaky crust, and are normally served in the pan they are baked in. Tarts meanwhile have a more [...]
Posted in desserts, Easy Stuff, Stuffing Stuff | Tagged almonds, cinnamon, fig tart, figs, fresh figs, nutmeg, pie crust, raspberries, ricotta, vanilla, whipped cream
By Nick • July 29, 2009
I’ll say this much: The Italians knew the magical formula to making amazing food. Turns out you can layer anything between layers of pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese, and it will be delicious. I love a lasagna with meat in it, but for a lighter change during these summer months, I thought I would substitute [...]
Posted in Dinner, good food, pasta | Tagged how to make lasagna, Italian, lasagna, marinara sauce, mozzarella, pasta, ricotta, squash, zucchini
By Nick • April 16, 2009
I’ve been trying to absorb The Zuni Cafe Cookbook lately. It’s a fantastic resource. It has some really complex recipes that are maybe out of my league for now, but it also has some simple ones. Or at least they are simple as long as you can find really fresh ricotta.
Because if you can find [...]
Posted in Dinner, good food, pasta, TIWSIMRIIHAR | Tagged butter, gnocchi, gnocchi made with ricotta, ricotta, ricotta cheese, ricotta gnocchi, sage
By Nick • January 12, 2009
I made this dish because of a reader’s comments on my Review of Rachel Ray’s book, “Just in Time.” (Hi Natalie!) It was one of the recipes in the book that really stood out for me so I thought I would try a version of it. The idea of the dish is [...]
Posted in Dinner, pasta | Tagged mozzarella, parsley, pasta, ricotta, sun-dried tomato
By Nick • January 5, 2009
While I was home for Christmas, I watched (and photographed) my Mom while we made my favorite manicotti dish. This dish is so filling and perfect for the Winter and it makes enough to eat for a few days. In fact, in my opinion it is even better on day two and three.
This [...]
Posted in Dinner, Economical, Mom's Recipes, pasta, pork | Tagged baked pasta, cheese, good food, manicotti, mushrooms, parsley, pasta, ricotta, sausage
