Pasta alla Amatriciana

Posted on February 9, 2024 by HelenFern

We’ve covered three of the four pastas of Rome – and here is the final dish – Pasta alla Amatriciana

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Coffee Crusted Ahi with Sweet Onion and Tomato Relish

Posted on February 7, 2024 by HelenFern

National gourmet coffee day was last month. It made me start thinking about my coffee crusted ahi and decided to play around with the idea. Crusted with lemon pepper and coffee grounds, seared and topped with a fresh relish. It came out really good.

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Give it a try – I think you’ll like it!

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Pasta Carbonara

Posted on February 5, 2024 by HelenFern

Moving to the third pasta of Rome – Carbonara

Back in January we started on a tour of the four pastas of Rome. The first one, cacio e pepe, is the foundation of the four, so that’s where we started. Then we moved to pasta alla gricia.

This week we cover the last “white” sauce – as simple as the first two and similar, except for the addition of eggs.

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #457

Posted on February 4, 2024 by HelenFern

The weather sure made a turn around!! We actually hit 60 degrees one day! We got some yard work done and enjoyed walks in the sunshine. It’s really giving me spring fever. However, I’m guessing it’s a false start. 

I’ve got my seeds all ready to start at the end of the month. Lots of tomatoes and peppers. I see see salsa this summer!!

But for now, we’re still loving soups and stew – and winter fires. What are you making for dinner these days?

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And now it’s time for YOU to come on in and join the party – and bring your friends~

This is a collaboration of ideas ~ And we want yours! Bring up to FIVE of your food related posts!

It’s What’s for Dinner!

Show a little love to a couple of posts before yours and stop by with a quick comment. Your visits are your votes for who is featured next!

Please take a little time and visit our featured bloggers. Show us your favorite by visiting their site – and next week might be you! It doesn’t have to be just for dinner.

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Pasta alla Gricia

Posted on February 1, 2024 by HelenFern

Pasta alla Gricia – the second pasta of Rome

Last week we started on a tour of the four pastas of Rome. The first one, cacio e pepe, is the foundation of the four, so that’s where we started.

This week we’ll talk a little about the second – pasta alla gricia.

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