May 17
In Italian cuisine, there are two main types of pasta - egg pasta and eggless pasta. When egg is added to a pasta dough, it gives it a little more body and more of a yellow color (from the yolks). This type of pasta is used for items such as lasagna and ravioli since it is strong enough to stand up to the extra weight when being baked or stuffed. Traditional cuts of pasta such as spaghetti or penne are eggless, and are typically made from only ground semolina wheat and water. These types of pasta are meant to compliment other ingredients, such as meats, vegetables or sauces. So that covers the basics of pasta, but if you want to know the 'real' story behind pasta, check this out.......
Dec 31
Well, it's that time of year again...the New Year! If you are like most people (myself included), now is the time to try and eat a little healthier to make up for the holiday indulgence that we just enjoyed! Give my Lemon Rosemary Chicken a try - a marinated and grilled chicken breast deglazed with fresh lemon and rosemary. It is served with fresh Italian green beans and angel hair pasta tossed with fresh Roma tomatoes, spinach and garlic. It is low in fat and calories so give it a try! The recipe for this dish is located in the 'Recipes' section of my blog.
Feb 19
A few weeks ago, I cooked on Good Day Austin (Fox 7) to showcase our "Sweetheart's Month" menu items and our Sweet Chicken Marsala (see 'Recipes' section) - Here are some fun, behind the scenes shots we put together from that morning. It's amazing how much preparation goes into a 4 minute long television segment!
Oct 20
Our Angel Hair with Artichokes and Shrimp is a great lighter dish with excellent flavors. You can even make it vegetarian by not including the shrimp. Enjoy!
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