We all know the drill to make pasta. Bring the water to a boil. Drop the pasta in. Boil 8-10 minutes. . . and hope it doesn’t boil over. What if I told you there was an easier way? One that uses less electricity? That never boils over? And that puts less heat into your… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Gnocchi
I am a good 1/4 Italian. My maternal great grandmother Louisa was straight off the boat from Italy-she supported herself as a dressmaker when she first arrived in this country until she married Oscar Guilliamoni, who was a cordon bleu trained chef. You would think all that fantastic cooking heritage would be genetic, but apparently… Keep Reading
Frugal Food Series: Potatoes, Pastas and Grains
Welcome to week six of the Frugal Food Series. So far we’ve talked about eggs, tuna, beans , ground meat, and chicken. This week we are highlighting all those great, cheap, filling foods that we use to round out a meal: Potatoes, Pastas and Grains! I know, I know “low carb” is in right now,… Keep Reading
Recipe: Tuna Stuffed Shells
These Tuna Stuffed Shells are classy enough to serve to company! Consider it a grown up and somewhat gourmet-fied take on the classic tuna casserole. Tuna (or it’s more pricey cousin canned salmon) can be a frugal cook’s friend. Shelf stable, inexpensive and full of all those omega-3’s and things that we should be adding… Keep Reading
Recipe: Tuscan Linguine
The summer is a time for lighter meals. Although I’m of Italian descent (my maternal great grandmother was straight off the boat from Italy) and love pasta, somehow heavy hot red sauces full of meat just don’t sound appealing in the heat of the summer. Last summer I found this unusual light recipe for Tuscan… Keep Reading
