Mushroom and Mascarpone Ravioli

Mushroom and Mascarpone Ravioli

Mushroom and Mascarpone Ravioli can be made with homemade pasta or wonton wrappers. With an easy vegetarian ravioli filling!

Ricotta Gnudi in a Parmesan Broth

Ricotta Gnudi in a Parmesan Broth

Ricotta Gnudi in a Parmesan Broth is hearty, ricotta dumplings in a flavorful Parmesan infused chicken broth. A cross between pasta and soup!

Baked Ricotta Cavatelli in a Mascarpone Cheese Sauce

Baked Ricotta Cavatelli in a Mascarpone Cheese Sauce

Inspired by Carmine’s Chicago, Baked Ricotta Cavatelli in a Mascarpone Cheese Sauce is made with Handmade Italian Ricotta Cavatelli.

Welcome 2010!

Welcome 2010!

Happy New Year! I have been dreaming about 2010 for a LONG time. I started graduate school in Chicago in 2004 knowing that I would not be done until close to 2010, at which point I planned to move back to St. Louis where my 

Triple Chocolate Biscotti

Triple Chocolate Biscotti

Triple Chocolate Biscotti is a nut free biscotti with chunks of bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate. Great for holiday gifting!

Ribollita

Ribollita

Ribollita is an Italian soup made with broken spaghetti, turkey bacon, spinach, and a Parmesan chicken broth. A delicious, hearty soup!

Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna

This is another recipe from “The Best 30 Minute Recipe” cookbook (from the kitchens of Cook’s Illustrated). I have yet to make something from this book that we don’t love, and this is no exception! Lasagna is one of my favorite meals, but it takes 

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

This Garlic Bread recipe creates a crispy crust and a soft center. It is the perfect side dish for any pasta and a great side for BBQs!

Turkey Bacon, Sausage and Pepperoni Deluxe Pizza

Turkey Bacon, Sausage and Pepperoni Deluxe Pizza

Turkey Bacon, Sausage and Pepperoni Deluxe Pizza has a thick and chewy homemade pizza crust with the flavors of deluxe pizza but healthier.

Chicken Pizza with Nut Free Pesto

Chicken Pizza with Nut Free Pesto

Pizza topped with nut free pesto (also known as a French Pistou), marinated chicken, two kinds of tomatoes, and two cheeses.