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Tagged With: tomato

Roasted Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese

Posted on November 4, 2012 by m&m

We survived the hurricane without any damage beyond getting a little stir-crazy, so I have to feel pretty grateful. We didn’t lose power or have any terrible flooding, but all we could do for days was watch the damage on TV. Of course, one of my first plans of action was to get to work … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian | Tags: , , , , , hurricane, lunch, onion, recipe, red wine, roasted, sandwich, soup, , thyme, | 7 Comments

Squash Blossom Pesto Pizza

Posted on August 9, 2012 by m&m

Pizza is always a great go-to when you have people over because you can let them choose their own toppings. Make a big batch of dough, preheat the pizza stone and put out your topping options. I like to roll the dough out on an upside down cookie sheet so that you can just ease … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Italian | Tags: dough, , mozzarella, , pesto, pizza, salt honey, squash blossom, , yeast | 9 Comments

No-cook or Quick-cooking Dinner for Hot Weather

Posted on July 19, 2012 by m&m

We have been having a long heat wave here in NY, and I can’t quite bring myself to heat up the kitchen again until it breaks. I’m thinking about some no-cook or quick-cooking meals, and of course, the first thing I think of is salad. I love a beautiful caprese salad with fresh tomatoes and … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, Recipe Round Up | Tags: , blueberry, burger, capellini, caprese salad, , , gazpacho, ginger, lamb, mozzarella, no-cook, , , sangria, scallion, shrimp, spicy, , watermelon, white wine, | 5 Comments

Watermelon Gazpacho and Grilled Shrimp

Posted on July 10, 2012 by m&m

In the summer, we all switch over to cold soups, which I don’t really enjoy all that much. I’m not a big fan of raw onion or raw garlic, so gazpacho has never been a favorite…until now. A little bit of heat with the juicy tomatoes and the refreshing watermelon makes a delicious summer soup … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Shellfish, Soup, Vegetarian | Tags: aleppo pepper, ancho chili powder, gazpacho, grill, hot sauce, , , , recipe, scallion, shrimp, skewer, summer, , watermelon | 7 Comments

Bucatini al’Amatriciana

Posted on July 7, 2012 by m&m

This dish is named for a small town in Italy called Amatrice. It’s base is a pork product called guanciale, which is pig jowl, and it tastes like a porkier version of bacon or pancetta. The traditional noodle for this is bucatini, which is a thick spaghetti with a hole like a straw. It’s a … Continue reading »

Categories: Pasta | Tags: al'amatriciana, amatrice, Bucatini, , , guanciale, onion, pancetta, , , pecorino, , recipe, red pepper flake, | 6 Comments

Capellini with Tomato and Basil

Posted on July 3, 2012 by m&m

Capellini (angel hair) is not used very often because it quickly becomes a gluey mess. The trick is to pull it directly out of the pot into this olive oil sauce and toss. I only use it in situations like this with a fresh, uncooked sauce because you don’t want to be messing around with … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, Lunch, M&M Favorites, Pasta | Tags: angel hair, , capellini, , , , , , recipe, | 5 Comments

BBQ Chicken and Homemade Barbeque Sauce

Posted on June 11, 2012 by m&m

I found it surprisingly hard to take pictures of BBQ chicken. For some reason, chicken just doesn’t seem that photogenic. Plus, it took a lot of willpower to keep myself from eating it immediately. If you’ve never made your own BBQ sauce, you should try it next weekend. It’s so much better than bottled, and … Continue reading »

Categories: M&M Favorites, Poultry, Sauce | Tags: aleppo, ancho, Barbecue sauce, BBQ, , cayenne, chicken, , grill, , ketchup, molasses, mustard, onion, , red wine vinegar, , Worchestershire | 16 Comments

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Posted on May 26, 2012 by m&m

Mozzarella in carrozza is basically an Italian grilled cheese, or the Italian version of a croque monsieur without the ham. There are different variations on it, and it doesn’t usually have tomatoes but I like a little freshness in my sandwich. The cheese makes gooey, delicious strings as you bite into it, and the marinara … Continue reading »

Categories: Italian, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tags: , carrozza, , , , , mozzarella, recipe, red peppers, | 6 Comments

Caprese Salad

Posted on April 8, 2012 by m&m

I love tomato season– nothing makes me happier at the store than to find tomatoes that smell like they are just off the vine. It’s a rare thing, but unless you can smell them, you won’t taste much. I’ve been spoiled though, because my dad grew tomatoes and basil at home. They’re always best right … Continue reading »

Categories: Appetizer, Italian, Lunch, Salad, Vegetarian | Tags: balsamic vinegar, , burrata, caprese, Capri, mozzarella, , recipe, salad, | 19 Comments

Fiesta Fish Tacos

Posted on March 31, 2012 by m&m

Mexican food always means a party. There’s a time and place for (Italian) comfort food when I’m looking for a pick-me-up, and then there’s time for fish tacos and margaritas. I love these because they’re not so heavy, and I can make them quickly and concentrate on spending time with friends. Plus, when margaritas are … Continue reading »

Categories: Fish, M&M Favorites | Tags: beans, cabbage, , chili powder, cider vinegar, , fish, , , , , , , poblano, recipe, , sherry vinegar, slaw, Sriracha, taco, tilapia, , tortilla | 8 Comments