Category Archives: Pasta
{recipe} Roasted Tomato PastaJune 20th, 2012
One of the most exciting things about summer (besides being coerced by your beach-loving partner to wear the equivalent of your underwear in public) is tomatoes. And yes, I know what you’re thinking: really, another tomato pasta recipe? And roasted … Continue reading
{recipe} Lemon & Basil PestoMarch 14th, 2012
“Mommy, I love it!” Nothing sounds as sweet as those four words emitted from the mouth of a picky eater. My Gigi is an adventurous girl and never says no to escapades that would send most little girls into hiding. … Continue reading
{recipe} Pistachio Pesto & Make-Ahead MealsJanuary 25th, 2012
I just couldn’t sit still Monday. Do you ever have those days? With the rain I put off talking the dog on our daily two-mile walk but I still wanted to do…something. Something active, not like going to the gym … Continue reading
{recipe} Easy Stove-Top Mac & CheeseJanuary 12th, 2012
I didn’t set out to ruin your New Year’s intentions, honestly I didn’t. I actually have a few resolutions myself, one of which is filing all the notes, clippings and recipes I’ve amassed over the past year. Which is how … Continue reading
{recipe} Penne alla VodkaDecember 15th, 2011
One of my pre-New Year’s goals is to stop wasting so much food. Besides literally throwing money away, spoiled food wastes the efforts of the people, trucks and natural resources used to get that food to me in the first … Continue reading
{recipe} Artichoke Heart Pasta SauceSeptember 10th, 2011
This little sauce was an unexpected surprise. Not only did it come together easily, but it was very affordable, costing no less than a jar of artichokes and half a head of garlic. Plus the pasta, of course. And with … Continue reading
{recipe} Rack of Lamb PersilladeJuly 15th, 2011
Rack of lamb is one of those things that has always sounded horribly grown up to me, like wearing gloves to church or being a person who actually owns stockings. Considering I spent most of my time in Gap t-shirts … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Turns One!July 5th, 2011
The Gonzo Gourmet turns one today and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you my 10 favorite recipes; essential recipes, you might say. Again and again I hear people say they can’t cook, or they hate to cook, or … Continue reading
{recipe} Toasted Garlic Tomato SauceJuly 2nd, 2011
If you somehow find yourself with extra tomatoes, or just want a sweet tomato sauce that comes together in minutes, then I’m excited for you to try this recipe. The toasted garlic elevates the sauce to something slightly savory, a … Continue reading
{recipe} Arugula Pesto & A Pesto RoundupJune 9th, 2011
Pesto, as I’ve mentioned before, is my one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. Last weekend, for a grill-out with friends, I made this light arugula pesto – made with more water than oil, it worked well over the adorable … Continue reading