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Pasta

Market to Table: Pappardelle with Peas and Parmesan

June 1, 2010

Pea season is in full swing here in DC and I couldn’t be happier. Peas are one of my favorite vegetables and I practically OD on them when they are in season.  Last year, I froze a huge batch of fresh English peas which lasted me almost all Winter.  But nothing beats picking up a [...]

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Market To Table: Pan Roasted Ramps

April 13, 2010

I have but a few simple pleasures in my life: a perfect pitcher of sweet iced tea, the divine smell of baking bread dancing down my nostrils, laughing with my friends so hard I cry.  But one of the best things in life for me is the start of the Spring farmers market season.  Spring [...]

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Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

November 4, 2009

I am not a fan of the concept of the celebrity chef…especially ones who have shows on the Food Network.  I’ve already shared my venom for Bobby Flay and Emeril LaGasse on this blog, so now let’s all turn our attention to Michael Chiarello.  I didn’t like him very much when he had his show [...]

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Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Prosciutto

July 2, 2009

I was lucky enough to get out of work early this afternoon, so I headed over to Penn Quarter Farmers Market.  My co-worker James was along for the ride, as he wanted to pick up a few things for himself.  I had a list of things I wanted, including the new Ricotta Vanigla from Blue [...]

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

June 15, 2009

There is nothing in the world that makes me happier than puttering around my kitchen cooking while listening to Al Green.  “Let’s Stay Together” is hands down the most romantic song I’ve ever heard and just hearing it makes me want to sashay around my counter.  With a mixing spoon as my microphone, I sing [...]

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