Yearly Archives: 2024

Cacio e pepe – A variation on this Italian classic pasta dish

December 8, 2024    |    Print Print
On a recent CBS Sunday Morning episode, there was a segment demonstrating how this Italian classic is made. If adhering to the authentic Italian recipe, the ingredients are salted water, freshly ground black pepper, and Pecorino Romano. Without Ancestry.com, I can neither confirm nor deny any Italian roots, but let’s just say I don’t have […]
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Mashed Potatoes Croquettes

April 13, 2024    |    Print Print
With the cost of groceries these days, I wasn’t about to toss a container of leftover mashed potatoes. I do realize croquettes are generally shaped more like a tater tot, but a mashed potato patty just doesn’t sound appetizing. Regardless of what you call them, they are delicious and the perfect accompaniment  for a seared […]
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