rice and pasta

Homemade Noodles

Adapted from “The New Basics Cookbook” by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins )Workman Publishing, 1989) 5 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 31/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Beat the eggs and salt together in a bowl. Mix the flour in with a fork. Using your hands, form the mixture into a ball and knead it to form … Continue Reading →

Homemade Noodles

Adapted from “The New Basics Cookbook” by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins )Workman Publishing, 1989) 5 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 31/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Beat the eggs and salt together in a bowl. Mix the flour in with a fork. Using your hands, form the mixture into a ball and knead it to form … Continue Reading →

20-Minute Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

1 pound pasta 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons room-temperature butter 11/2 cups milk, preferably whole or 2 percent 2-3 cups (8-12 ounces) of your favorite cheese, like cheddar, Monterey jack, Fontina or a mix 1/2 teaspoon salt Optional: 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Set … Continue Reading →

Parmesan-Carrot Risotto

(Serves 4) PREP TIME: 40 minutes. TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes. Instead of using pricier traditional Arborio rice, experiment instead with long-grain white rice in this risotto. It yields results that are just as creamy and delicious. 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 6 medium … Continue Reading →

Easiest Mac and Cheese ever

This French take on macaroni and cheese has a nice, assertive flavor. Panko are Japanese crumbs that you can find in the Asian aisle of most supermarkets. 8 ounces small elbow macaroni (2 cups) 2 cups (packed) grated Gruyere, Asiago or Emmenthaler cheese (or a combination of the three), divided 1 cup heavy cream 1 … Continue Reading →

Fettuccini Alfredo

Recipe by Donna Hollis, owner of The Inspired Chef. 12-ounce box fettuccini 2 tablespoons salt 6 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided use Fresh parsley, minced Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add 2 tablespoons … Continue Reading →

Tortellini With Butternut Squash, Artichoke Hearts And Pecorino

From “A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash, Seasonal Recipes” by Lou Seibert Pappas. 12 ounces tortellini 1-pound piece butternut OR kabocha squash OR sugar pumpkin, seeded 1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, cut into 1/2 -inch chunks 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/2 … Continue Reading →