Risotto with Shrimp and Peas

Risotto with Shrimp and Peas

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a risotto with shrimp and peas. In the recipe, I actually puree my peas, which gives the risotto a beautiful green color, but there’s no reason you couldn’t skip that step and keep the peas whole (that would save you an extra step). I think the shrimp...
Pizza Margarita

Pizza Margarita

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a classic Pizza Margarita. Homemade pizza is not as hard as you might think...especially if you buy the dough from a local pizza shop, and keep some sauce in the freezer. This pizza margarita has fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, and in its...
Fettucini with Olive Oil and Garlic

Fettucini with Olive Oil and Garlic

In this recipe video, I show you one of the simplest pasta dishes of all time…Fettucini with Olive Oil & Garlic. I know some of you doubt me, but come on…it’s three ingredients – how hard can it be? Actually there are a couple other ingredients, but they don’t really add to the complexity of...
Pizza Sauce

Pizza Sauce

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a homemade pizza sauce…which you would need of course for a homemade pizza. While I love my local pizza shops, I find it fun to make my own, and I also like being able to use my own toppings to create the completely personalized pizza. In this video,...
Mushroom Sauce with Brandy

Mushroom Sauce with Brandy

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a mushroom sauce flavored with brandy. The beautiful thing about knowing a few sauce recipes, is that they can elevate a simple cut of meat or fish, from good to great. And pan sauces, like this one, are both really simple to make, and very versatile...
Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken

Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a fettucini alfredo with chicken. Man…when I was a kid I thought these silky noodles, swimming in the white, luscious, creamy alfredo sauce was the absolute best. And I still love the dish. There are all kinds of different versions out there, and few...
Spaghetti Pesto with Chicken

Spaghetti Pesto with Chicken

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a spaghetti pesto with chicken. Pesto, is one of the simpler pasta sauces you can make (is doesn’t require any cooking), but is packed with flavor from the fresh basil, garlic, and cheese. I’ll put pesto sauce on all kinds of pasta, but in this...
Polenta Recipe

Polenta

Polenta is one of my favorite side dishes, and far more simple than a lot of people think. In this recipe video, I make a simple and tasty polenta that would go great as a side dish for roast chicken, braised dishes like oso bucco, or simple classic dishes like chicken piccata .
Chicken Picatta

Chicken Picatta

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a Chicken Picatta. This recipe is an Italian classic…and an interesting chicken dish – and we can always use an interesting chicken dish. The key to a great picatta is the sauce, which is simple to make; it’s really just some lemon juice, chicken stock...
Ravioli with Chicken and Sundried Tomato

Ravioli with Chicken and Sundried Tomato

In this recipe video, I show you how to make a quick and simply ravioli with chicken and sun dried tomato dish. Simple, because I'm just using my favorite store bought cheese ravioli's. There is lots of good product out there, and while I love making my own, I frequently don't have...
Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

In this recipe video, I show you how to make my beloved and honored spaghetti and meatballs. Spaghetti was a mainstay in my house as a kid…we had ground meat in the sauce itself (Bolognese) which is great, but I love to sink my teeth into a tasty meatball. I make spaghetti and meatballs every few...
Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara

In this recipe video, I how you how to make a pasta carbonara…a close cousin of fettucini alfredo, another one of my favorites. I’ll generally make carbonara with fettucini, spaghetti, or linguini, and love the egg based sauce it creates. The salty taste and crisp texture of the bacon is also...

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