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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Potato Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

In the amount of time that it took me to boil a pot of water and futz around with a marinara sauce, I had a dough that was pliant, smooth and gorgeous. A little effortless rolling and cutting resulted in photo-ready dumplings. And a quick trip into a jacuzzi of water yielded gnocchi that tasted of heaven. Where were the Franks grandmas so that I could kiss them on both cheeks and throw my hands up in the air? Continue reading →

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Malfatti (Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi) with Bolognese

Malfatti with Bolognese

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

When I decided to do a collection of gnocchi recipes for my first whirl with The Daring Kitchen, I knew my malfati would be on the list. In doing research for the dishes, I found the internet (all of 4 years later) abuzz with talk of malfatti. Apparently, it’s one of many names for spinach and ricotta gnocchi, to include ravioli nudi and topini verdi. Continue reading →

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Instant Potato Gnocchi with Prosciutto, Peas and Chanterelle Mushrooms

Instant Potato Gnocchi with Prosciutto, Peas and Chanterelle Mushrooms

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Despite their sketch origin, the instant potato gnocchi were tender, light and perfect vehicles for soaking up the rich sauce. Much more decadent than I could have ever imagined. If all dares would lead to such glorious effect, I’d be the Evel Knieval of the kitchen in no time. Maybe I’ll have that added to my business card… Continue reading →

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Drunken Pasta with Blond Oxtail Ragu

Drunken Pasta with Blond Oxtail Ragu

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Because oxtails need a lot of love and time to become tender, I like to make this sauce in the pressure cooker. In addition, they tend to be fatty, so try to make the sauce the night before you serve it for simpler deglazing. Above all, make this meal for folks in need of a little wonder in their lives – from start to finish, this dish is really something magical. Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms

Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The beauty if this pasta is that to get it right, you keep your flavors delicate. True to the region (and diametrically opposed to most recipes for wild mushroom pasta), the mushrooms aren’t overshadowed by garlic or red pepper. Simply tagliatelle, mushrooms, wine and butter, with a little chicken stock to gloss the strands of pasta into a heavenly state. Continue reading →

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Rosemary Chicken Florentine

Rosemary Chicken Florentine Pasta

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I ordered the Rosemary Chicken Florentine from Generous George’s for the first time on a whim. Those initial bites made me a convert – farfalle tossed with tender chicken, spinach, bacon, roasted red peppers in a rosemary cream sauce and served on a pizza crust. It was ridiculous. Preposterous. I was hooked. Continue reading →

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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Angela| 10 Comments

This version replaces classic guanciale with thick cut bacon, with the rendered fat from the bacon allowing the onions to mellow into sweetness. The whole thing is bound together by a tomato sauce of rich San Marzano tomatoes and white wine. It’s a glorious sauce, and takes about as long to prepare as it does to boil a pot of pasta. Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Orecchiette with Arugula Pesto

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

When used as a replacement for basil in a quick pesto, you get to see arugula truly shine – just barely cooked by the hot pasta, it goes from bitter to complex and rounded in flavor. It’s miraculous and ever so sexy. Continue reading →

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Pasta with Camembert, Asparagus and Peas © Photo by Angela Gunder

Pasta with Camembert, Asparagus and Peas

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Have I ever led you astray? This is absolutely no exception – very limited work with glorious results, and the taste is a celebration of spring. Camembert kicks alfredo on its ass in a meltingly luscious sauce. Asparagus spears and tender peas enliven the dish as a call to green goodness. It’s so good, it’s stupid. Continue reading →

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Pappardelle con Cinghiale

Pappardelle con Cinghiale

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I’ve toyed with the definitive recipe for bolognese from Marcella Hazan, and in making a few tweaks, discovered that I could replicate her 5 hour masterpiece with literally 20 minutes in the pressure cooker. Genius! And what a lovely way to coax the boar into tender glory. Continue reading →

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Spicy Bucatini with Wild Boar Meatballs

Spicy Bucatini with Wild Boar Meatballs

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Angela| 2 Comments

For those in the know, the secret to a good meatball is a good crust on the outside and a tender, juicy center. Although I’ll still sear off a meatball or two in a pan with olive oil, I’ve since converted to the baked meatball camp. You still get the lovely outer crust and it’s a whole hell of a lot less messy since you don’t have to tend to these over a greasy stove top. Continue reading →

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Tortelli with Wild Boar and Nettles

Tortelli with Wild Boar and Stinging Nettles

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

The nettles take a lovely home as the filling for meat tortelli – wild boar is simmered until perfectly tender and blended with mortadella, pancetta and cheese. Wrapped in homemade pasta and dressed with a light sauce of cream and peas, underneath the delicate flavors lies an air of mystery and danger. Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Although Italian Wedding Soup, a popular dish in this country, hints at origins surrounding Tuscan weddings, the actual name of the soup is minestra mariata or “married soup” – a reference to the melange of greens, broth, meat and cheese. An apropos name, given that all of the flavors in this soup blend together into something akin to a warm hug. Continue reading →

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Lasagna Bolognese

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

This one, my darlings, is a labor of love. With a toothsome, slow-simmering bolognese in the style of Marcella Hazan and a creamy bechamel in lieu of layer of ricotta and mozzarella, this true take on lasagne bolognese is something special. Continue reading →

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

A custom with origins in Southern Italy, a series of fish dishes (and no meat) are prepared for Christmas Eve. The number of dishes varies – some say it’s seven for the seven sacraments, or 10 for the commandments. At the heart of the celebration is a gathering of family and friends for a delicious meal and (hopefully) fine company. Continue reading →

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Simple Pumpkin Ravioli © Photo by Angela Gunder

Easy Pumpkin Ravioli

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

This recipe leverages a few key ingredients to simplify the whole process and keep the taste profile elite. Wonton wrappers take the place of hand-rolled pasta, and canned pumpkin replaces freshly roasted (and time-consuming) roasted butternut squash. Topped with the simplest of sauces of butter, sage and cracked pepper, you’ve got some exemplary eating with absolutely no work. Continue reading →

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Spicy Mac with Chorizo and Jack

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

So, my friends, it seems that the macaroni and cheese adventure continues with this spicy, south of the border version. Clever name aside (come on, you love that I rhymed mac with jack), this is full of piquant flavors and lovely texture that will become a welcomed departure from the usually cheddar pasta conglomeration. Continue reading →

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Southern-Style Mac and Cheese

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Angela| 4 Comments

Down south mac and cheese is all about the simple ingredients – no artisan cheese blends here. Just straight cheddar, jack and velveeta to round things out. Continue reading →

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Poor Man’s Linguine with Clams

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

This recipe is made exactly how I crave it – a semi-boring jarred white sauce is enlivened by barely cooked garlic, bright chopped parsley, and a lovely kick from toasted red pepper flakes (which you can certainly leave out if you don’t like it spicy). Continue reading →

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Simple Pasta Salad with Ham, Peas and Roasted Peppers © Photo by Angela Gunder

Simple Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers, Ham and Peas

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

My sister Lexi refuses to eat mayo based cold salads, or as she likes to say, questionable sauces. This recipe is anything but questionable – the familiar flavors of rosemary, mustard and ham elevate this pasta salad to another level, giving savory zing to where else there might be bland mayo. Continue reading →

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