Pasta

 

Penne Rigate with Roasted Butternut Squash Cheese Sauce and Garlic Tempura Shrimp

D’Angelo wakes up, walks into the kitchen, notices the mac and cheese on the stove top and declares, “Yes, I love this. I should wake up every morning and the food should be ready.” I give him  the  ‘slavery has been abolished a long time ago’ stare. He grabs a fork in hand and taste…

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July 29, 2014

Shrimp and Chicken Scampi with Mushrooms and Broccoli

Lately I’ve been super busy, BUT I had to stop and smell the roses….I mean the food! OMG I had to take time out of my hectic schedule to update my website with this awesome, visually appealing, totally amazing shrimp and chicken scampi. I had a long ass day but my mind was set on…

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January 22, 2014

Shrimp Basil Pesto Pasta

A few days ago, my son D’Angelo opened the refrigerator, then out of nowhere he asked, “Mom where is the pesto?” I was thrilled, speechless and proud! Why? This child lives in a ‘foodie’ house and never seems to be able to identify certain foods that I expect him to identify with. I’m usually insulted…

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December 31, 2013

Basil Pesto, Sun Dried Tomato, Shrimp, Shells and Cheese

Last Thanksgiving, they couldn’t get enough of the crab mac and cheese, which was one of the dishes that I had prepared, but this Thanksgiving, my pesto shrimp shells and cheese was even more dynamic.  I’ll have to admit, it was indeed irresistible, not to mention delectable.  It definitely had that “come back for more…

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December 21, 2013

Mezze Penne with Herbs and Cheese

D’Angelo, my son, loves macaroni and cheese, especially when it’s creamy and wrapped up in the warmth of  a velvety sauce. If it was up to him, he wouldn’t want his mac and cheese baked at all, and often ask that I scoop out a little before it goes into the oven. I enjoy it…

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July 23, 2013