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How To Make Fried Cheese {+ Giveaway}

Paula — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:45 +0000

If you’re looking for an appetizer that is sure to please everyone make fried cheese (formaggio fritto). Even those on a diet will gravitate towards these bites of bliss (don’t worry just take the stairs a few extra times). The downside, the platter will disappear faster than you can make them. If you’re having a [...]

How to Make Ravioli

Paula — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:07:40 +0000

This month we celebrate THREE years of our little place here on the internet! Three years of: stirring, chopping, boiling, sauteing, simmering, braising, frying, stuffing, baking, cooking and loving every minute of it. Even the ones where we burned something, and yes it happens. Cooking and taking photographs is so therapeutic for me. I can’t [...]

Creamy Butterfly Pasta with Endive

Paula — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:44:54 +0000

As I mentioned in our last post, we’re working on getting more veggies into our bellies around the bell’alimento house. Leaning towards more balanced meals throughout the week. No need to worry and click away, we’re not getting rid of carbs or sweets. Not at all (did I hear a sigh of relief). I had [...]

Spaghetti with Kale and Tomato Sauce

Paula — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:47:19 +0000

Did any of you happen to have any extra pounds just jump on you over the holidays? I looked down and all the sudden my pants were tight. GAH! Tight pants are just not fun. I don’t care who tells you they are. They aren’t! So instead of crying over it I decided to do [...]

The Art of Risotto: Artichoke Risotto

Paula — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:19:54 +0000

I am a sucker for risotto. Plain and simple I could eat the entire pot. Not a good idea but hey I just don’t think clearly when a bowl/plate is placed in front of me. When it comes to food, good food, I am weak. I admit it. Sometimes you just need to take the [...]

How to Make Italian Hot Chocolate

Paula — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:43:03 +0000

I am revisiting a post I did way back when I ehem was still knee deep learning about this crazy thing we call blogging . I’m calling a mulligan on this one. It’s perhaps my FAVORITE cold weather drink – Ciccolata Calda (aka Italian hot chocolate, the best hot chocolate in the world) and I [...]

Steak with Shallot, Butter & Balsamic Sauce

Paula — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:47:16 +0000

Steak is sexy. Yes. It is. There’s nothing like a perfectly cooked piece of melt in your mouth steak. For me that means medium. Not too rare, definitely not too done. Nothing worse than a piece of overcooked meat. If I wanted beef jerky I would have gotten beef jerky (I happen to adore beef [...]

(Hold onto Your Nutella) Top 11 Posts from 2011

Paula — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:13:39 +0000

{Panzanella} Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions? Me, not so much. I’m not much of a resolution girl but I do like to set goals. It speaks to my competitive nature and helps me to stay focused and on track (at least that’s the plan) We have some REALLY big goals for this [...]

Rossini – A Classic Cocktail

Paula — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:02:46 +0000

Rossini What you’ll need: {makes 4 cocktails} 16 ounces fresh strawberries – halved 2 tablespoons sugar 1 bottle Prosecco – chilled Add this recipe to ZipList! What to do: 1. Into a small bowl add strawberries and sugar. Cover. Allow to macerate for approximately 1 hour. 2. Place strawberries into blender {or use stick blender}. [...]

Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Swiss Panino

Paula — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:57:44 +0000

In the week after Christmas but before the New Year, I’m a little cooked out. I have to admit, making elaborate meals just isn’t on my radar. I do however need to eat and want something quick and delicious. My go to? PANINI! They’re perfect for lunch and if you add a salad (gah did [...]