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Spaetzle, Again

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:47:49 +0000

Well, in pursuit of the perfect spaetzle, I’ve tried yet another variation and I think I’m in love.

So, there I was, standing in front of an open fridge looking for spaetzle inspiration when I saw the bacon. A little lightbulb went off in my head. Eureka! Bacon spaetzle, and let me tell you it tastes [...]

Gnocchi with Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Sauce

ChefJenn — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:53:11 +0000

So it was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I realized that the leftover turkey I had planned for dinner had been nibbled at (substantially) and I was without a plan for dinner. Then the dreaded question struck: what’s for dinner? A moment of panic ensued and then I calmed and rationally debated with myself on [...]

Lasagna Supreme

ChefJenn — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:57:56 +0000

I recently made this lasagna at a family gathering and it received rave reviews. While nothing terribly special, this home cooked layered fan favorite offers a layer of spinach and ricotta as well as a bechamel sauce on the top that combines with loads of cheese to form a soft yet golden brown topping.

Slow [...]

Pasta with Asparagus, Chicken, Tomato Concasse and Rosé Sauce

ChefJenn — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:18:53 +0000

Almost always in the mood for pasta, I was scrounging around trying to figure out what to make for dinner while at the same time using up bits of things that were in the fridge and freezer. I’m a horrible bit keeper. I’ll keep a bit of this, and a bit of that and before [...]

Not Your Usual Pasta Casserole

ChefJenn — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:26:49 +0000

Well the cold has once again returned to central Texas and when that happens I start craving hearty, warm and cheesy dishes for dinner. My quest for healthy low fat meals got temporarily set aside last night when I made this fabulous dish.

Who doesn’t love cheesy, beefy, pasta-y yumminess? But I get so BORED with [...]