Entries tagged "vegetarian"

Spinach Walnut Pesto

When Peter and his older brother were kids, their mom used to dress up their family Irish Setter, Sam, every Saint Patrick's Day. One year, he would wear a big, green hat;...

Caprese Salad & New Goals

Buon Anno, everyone! I hope the first days of 2013 have been good ones for you. We had a fun holiday, filled with family, friends and good food. It was busy, so I...

Eggplant Parmigiana

I have been struggling to get this blog post out for the last two weeks, but life has been rather busy lately and I simply could not make blogging a priority for...

Baked Penne & Some Time Off

Hi everyone!  As promised, I am back with food posts. I have been away much longer than I intended, but it was not for lack of trying to get this post up...

Sugo di Pomodoro

Every time I am at the grocery store and I see people putting jarred pasta sauce in their grocery carts, I cringe a little. Then I fantasize about walking up to one...

Vegetable Frittata

Every time I make eggs, I think of that scene in Runaway Bride where Richard Gere's charachter (Ike Graham) challenges Julia Robert's character (Maggie Carpenter) about the reasons she has left a...

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Weekends here at Casa Scalzitti are almost always low-key. Peter drives all over town during the week and if you live or have visited Houston, you know what a big, sprawling city...

White Cheddar & Scallion Scones & A Birthday

Today is my blog's 3rd birthday! I'm terribly excited about this for so many reasons. Food blogging has enriched my life in so many ways. It has satisfied my desire to be creative...

Marinated Roasted Red Peppers

Marinated Roasted Red Peppers. They are a staple of the Italian table, whether as a side dish or as part of an antipasto spread. This recipe is my favorite way to eat...

Honey Cayenne Cornbread Muffins & New Goals

Hello again and Happy New Year! I hope the first few days of 2012 have gotten off to a great start for all of you. I've enjoyed my blogging break, but as...

Black Bean Soup

I have owned my slow-cooker for as long as Peter and I have been married--twelve years. The ironic thing is that during most of this time, I never held high opinions of...

Swiss Chard Aglio e Olio

I've been thinking a lot about writing lately. How much I love it. How much I (sometimes) hate it. Why I sometimes can't get all the ideas swirling in my head out...

Jicama Salad

It's happening. It's not that obvious yet, but Fall is coming. It will be late as usual. Summer doesn't give up without a fight down here in Texas, but eventually, Fall will...

Spring Vegetable Frittata

We're off to California for a little vacation this week, so this month's Flavia's Favorites post is coming to you a day early.  I am happy to welcome Lori Dunbar of Marzipan, Inc.,...

Tortellini Pasta Salad

When Peter and I were first married and we started inviting friends and family over for dinners, cookouts and holidays, Peter was always perplexed at how I did much of the preparations...

Baked Panko-Crusted Asparagus

    I've been trying to work through a particularly gnarly case of writer's block lately. It's frustrating; annoying, even. But you know what? I like it. It's a challenge I willingly tackle because...

Pico de Gallo

Life with a new puppy has been busy to say the least. Busy, but a lot of fun too. It's also changed my routine around a little. I'm getting up earlier in the...

Caramelized Onion Dip

This is a recipe I made a little over a month ago and meant to post much sooner. I made it for the farewell dinner that Peter and I hosted for our...

Flavia's Fundamentals: Grapefruit & Avocado Salad

I have never eaten a Grapefruit and Avocado salad before.  I've come across dozens of recipes and I always tell myself I have to make that! and then never do.  Grapefruit and avocados...

Hot Artichoke Puffs

It's been a crazy week and a half as I simultaneously get ready for Thanksgiving followed by a trip back to my hometown of Washington, DC; but I didn't want to head off...

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

I had all but forgotten about this dish until my Zia Franca made these baked stuffed tomatoes for us one night for dinner when we were in Italy back in September.  It had...

Butternut Squash Puree

Earlier this week, I was reading my Facebook newsfeed and saw an announcement by Jamie of My Baking Addiction for Butternut Squash Puree.  I am a huge fan of Jamie's blog and I...

Farro Salad

  Have you ever heard of farro?  It's becoming more well-known, but this hearty grain is still under a lot of people's radar.  Maybe I can help...

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

I'm sure most of us have had very bad cornbread (I know I have!).  And don't even get me started on how bad the boxed cornbread mixes are.  Convenience doesn't always equal flavorful...

Pizza Margherita

Hi there.  Remember me?  I hope you do.  I promise I have not forgotten about you.  I hope you can cut me a little slack when I tell you that food blogging hasn't...

Pesto alla Genovese

Last week, my friend and next-door neighbor, Allie, called me to say hi and catch up.  While we were talking, she mentioned that her basil and other herbs were growing prolifically and that...

Penne with Broccolini

Italians love their vegetables, especially greens.  For most Romans in particular, broccoli is a favorite.  There's the broccolo romanesco, a cauliflower-like type of broccoli with pointed chartreuse florets, and the well-known broccoletti, a...

Pioneer Woman's Macaroni and Cheese

It's been three days since I made this recipe and have wanted to write a post about it.  Problem is, I've been plagued by a case of writer's block.  I've been reading so...

Guacamole

One of the many things I love about living in the South is that there are an abundance of very good Tex-Mex restaurants.  Italian food will always be my first food love, but...

Minestrone

So the weather has kinda, sorta cooperated and gotten a little cooler.  Which is reason enough for me to get into soup-making mode.  Actually, I've already made two other types of soups...