Have you ever wondered which came first: pasta or noodles? And which country created them? Did the Chinese invent pasta? Or did Italians invent noodles? It's a question that's been debated for centuries. Whoever it was, we can all be grateful for pasta or noodles. And enjoy some fusion cuisine where Italy meets China in a bowl of Italian Style Chicken Ramen Noodle bowl. The chicken ...
Pasta + Pizza
Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce
Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce is a dish that few, if any of us, could possibly resist! The pasta is coated with a luscious coating of cream and Parmigiano cheese. Slivers of fragrant black truffles blissfully float in the silky, delicate sauce. One of the greatest food treasures in life has to be Italian truffles. Worth its weight in culinary gold, truffles are highly coveted and sought ...
St. Patrick’s Day Recipes To Enjoy Some Green Food
By now I'm sure you realize that I am not Irish. But I have an amazing amount of wonderful Irish relatives . . . many in my family are drawn to the witty, fun, and outgoing Irish, fall in love with someone and become blessed by marriage! We have an equal number of Patrick's, Kelly's, and Shawns in our family as we do Martina's, Maria's and Enrico's! So do you know what that means? In my ...
How to Make Lo Mein – Chinese Pasta
Pasta noodles aren't just for Italian cuisine recipes! Noodles are beloved in Asian food too. And not just in Chinese cuisine, but also in Japanese, Thai and Korean cuisine! One of my absolute favorite Asian noodle dishes is Chinese Lo Mein (I call it Chinese pasta)! I rarely prepare Chinese recipes at home. That's because we have so many fabulous Asian eateries near us that there's no ...
Cheesy Italian Rigatoni Torta
Are you in the mood for some 'pasta heaven' on a plate? If you are, then here's a superb recipe, (once the Bolognese sauce is made), that is super simple to make, yet looks as if you've worked for hours preparing!!!! I'm NOT KIDDING! This Cheesy Italian Rigatoni Torta is also FUN to make . . . so get your kids or grandchildren in the kitchen with you to place the pasta noodles upright ...