Category Archives: Italian

Orecchiette with broccoli and mushrooms. 6/22/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Beebamom

Monday’s vegan dinner is a take on a Puglian dish we ate in Alberobello, Italy. There they serve the orecchiette with bitter greens but we decide to have ours with broccoli and add some mushrooms as well. The sauce is … Continue reading →

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Penne with zucchini and mushrooms. 6/16/20

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Beebamom

The secret to this dish is to salt and drain the zucchini before cooking. The zucchini remain much more firm and are seasoned well. Also adding a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts gives a buttery flavor. Penne with zucchini and … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette with broccoli and mushrooms. 6/6/20

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Beebamom

While the water was heating up I cooked the mushrooms until they were browned and then added some garlic and onion to the sauté. When the onions had softened I turned the flame to low and waited until the pasta … Continue reading →

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Rotini with broccoli and tuna. 5/26/20

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Beebamom

Much like last week’s penne with broccolini and mushrooms, this pasta dish uses items from your pantry and matches them with a fresh vegetable for a complete delicious meal. A little olive oil and some pasta water is all you … Continue reading →

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Penne with broccolini and mushrooms. 5/23/20

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Beebamom

If you are like me and trying to cut back on carbs or calories, you are probably trying to eat a smaller portion of pasta. It is sad I know to see that wee amount in your bowl. I make … Continue reading →

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Sea bass with chickpea purée and parsley sauce. 5/19/20

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Beebamom

This dish turned out looking a little garish what with the bright oranges and greens but it was quite delicious—a lot of work for the person dealing with the vegetables, though. And that was me! The original recipe is from … Continue reading →

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Rotini with mushroom/meat sauce. 5/13/20

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Beebamom

Just looking at this bowl of pasta makes me happy! Even though I only allowed myself two ounces of pasta and two ounces of meat, the small pieces of mushroom mimicked the meat, and the sauce was plentiful and delicious. … Continue reading →

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Vegan/vegetarian rotini and asparagus. 5/8/20

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Beebamom

I usually make this pasta dish with penne because it mimics more closely the look of the asparagus. But when I went to the store in search of whole grain penne there was none to be found. In fact about … Continue reading →

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Let them eat cake! 5/7/20

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Beebamom

Our daughter made a panettone for me for Mother’s Day. She thought the rising time would take longer so we ended up with cake on Thursday. It was delicious! Happy early Mother’s Day to me!

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Orecchiette with broccoli and tuna. 4/29/20

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Beebamom

We once took a cooking lesson with the father of the hotel manager where we were staying  in Taormina, Sicily. First we went shopping for the ingredients in the outdoor markets. Everyone seemed to know Aurelio and we were hailed … Continue reading →

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