A little how-to and recipe on making ricotta gnocchi (gnocchi di ricotta) using our whole milk ricotta, as well as some perfection pondering. The answer is eluding me. There is this concept of grace I can't quite grasp. I can feel it, invading my chest cavity and taking up … [Read more...] about Ricotta Gnocchi: Finding Perfection Within Imperfections
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Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini for Sunday Night Dinners
This recipe for baked arancini where leftover risotto is stuffed with fresh mozzarella balls, herbs, and bacon, breaded and baked is a meal you'll be happy to invite your family over to enjoy with you. Sunday dinners worked like clockwork when I was growing up. They were … [Read more...] about Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini for Sunday Night Dinners
Baked Italian Meat-a-balls
Meat-a-balls? You know, like Tony in Lady and the Tramp, "Hey, Joe! Butch-a, he say he wants-a two spaghetti speciale, heavy on the meat-a-ball" Isn't puppy love sweet? Maybe you're looking to impress a special someone (or potential special someone) and don't have Tony's … [Read more...] about Baked Italian Meat-a-balls