Tag: pasta

Italian, Main, Pasta, Seafood

Shellfish and Spice are so Nice

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Cavatelli with Spicy Shrimp and Crab Sauce is a fave of The Husband and Son. Inspired by the Cavatelli Franco served at Hammonton’s very own beloved Maplewood, this recipe can made right at home with simple ingredients. I do recommend ordering it at Maplewood whenever you get in there, but […]

Italian, Main, Meat

Short Ribs over Rigatoni

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My Short Ribs over Rigatoni is a next-level Sunday dinner recipe. Cooked slow and low, the sauce tastes better the longer it sits. You can even make it the day before serving, which is always my kinda plan.

Pasta, Side Dish

Mac and Cheese

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Mac and Cheese can be made in so many ways. This is my tried and true favorite. It’s not overly cheesy or weighted down. It goes great with just about everything. You can make it ahead and easily reheat before serving. Feel free to change up your cheeses if you […]

Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Lemon Spaghettini

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Lemon Spaghettini is zesty and dreamy. You can enjoy it all on its own, but I often serve it as a side with a chicken or pork or salmon dish. It also pairs well with crab cakes. Here it is with delish skinny pork chops with an herb sauce: This […]

Pasta, Side Dish

The Perfect Side: Cheesy Orzo

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Cheesy Orzo, courtesy of Rachael Ray’s 20 Minute Meals II book, is a dish I’ve been making for more than 20 years. It is the perfect side dish for literally anything and everything. I always have the ingredients on hand – orzo, broth, onion, garlic, grated Parmesan. That’s really all […]