Hey, I have absolutely nothing against pasta, but sometimes it is nice to lighten things up a bit. A simple truth: spaghetti squash will never be pasta. But that doesn't mean it can't be delicious. Especially when you don't have to sacrifice the cheesy, creamy goodness with crispy, garlicky pancetta of a traditional carbonara. We… Continue reading spaghetti squash carbonara with sweet green peas
Tag: Pork
peach, prosciutto, goat cheese & arugula pizza with balsamic honey drizzle
If ever there was a pizza that encapsulates the flavors of summer, this is it. Peaches are at their peak in the heat of summer and it is always nice to lighten up a classic dinner favorite like pizza when the temperatures outside may rival the temperature in your oven. We recently went to Fredericksburg,… Continue reading peach, prosciutto, goat cheese & arugula pizza with balsamic honey drizzle
pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
I've never met a pasta I didn't like, but pappardelle is one of my favorites. Wide, ribbon-like egg noodles that soak up any sauce you put them in. Their name originates from the Italian word "pappare" which means "to gobble up" and that is exactly what we did. I really couldn't believe how delicious this… Continue reading pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
one hour pizza from scratch
Ever wonder what exactly goes into those chain pizzas? Added sugars? Dough conditioners? Hydrogenated oils? What if I told you that you could have homemade pizza--100% from scratch (dough, sauce and everything) with no mystery ingredients--that is ready in the time it would to take you to order & wait on delivery? Keep reading! Homemade… Continue reading one hour pizza from scratch
slovacek’s jalapeño cheese smoked sausage & veggies
Ever been to Snook, TX? Me neither. But my in-laws are regulars there. The famous Slovacek's (also in West, TX too) processes my father-in-law's venison a few times a year and turns it into the BEST sausage in the world. No time to head to Slovacek's? No problem. You can often find their sausage at… Continue reading slovacek’s jalapeño cheese smoked sausage & veggies
capellini with brie, pancetta, & parsley
Brie has the power to transform. From that cheese platter staple to a melty, creamy sauce for pasta. Think of lighter spaghetti carbonara. With the salty, crispy pieces of pork. CAPELLINI WITH BRIE, PANCETTA & PARSLEY Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. capellini pasta (or angel hair pasta) 1/2 cup reserved hot pasta water 4… Continue reading capellini with brie, pancetta, & parsley
