Food Guide and Recipes

Home made pasta is a delight to the palate.

If you have never had the opportunity to ever taste home made pasta then this recipe will literally blow you away! Many people never even consider tackling home made pasta because they have a mistaken idea that it is difficult to make. Nothing could be further from the truth, in fact it is easy, it does however require some time – in no way can it be considered fast food.

So without wasting any of your time, let’s take a step by step look at how to make this particular home made pasta. I call it “Mediterranean Pasta” as it is packed full of Mediterranean aromas, such as fresh basil, oregano and thyme. There is no doubt that this special dish comes from my Italian blood and distant memories of my mother hand making her pasta so many years ago. Bless her! Continue reading ‘Home Made Pasta – Green “Mediterranean Pasta”’ »

This was a good concept for a cook book, and the recipes are quite good.

Pasta

Pasta recipes for young and old alike. Not so long ago rumor had it that pasta was fattening, and many people, particularly women, avoided pasta recipes afraid of putting on weight.

You can buy dried pasta virtually everywhere, and you find fresh pasta in gourmet or specialty stores. The Balearic island of Eivissa, that you probably know as Ibiza, Continue reading ‘Simple and Easy Cooking With Pasta’ »

I love Italian dishes and have tried to perfect my lasagna recipe for years. So far this is the best I’ve come up with and enjoy it very well. I’d never used a butter sauce before, but for some reason it seems to add that something special to the results.

Lasagna Sauce:

1 lb hamburger or ground sirloin
1 tsp (more or less to liking) Italian seasoning
1 jar Ragu Traditional Spaghetti sauce
1 can diced tomatoes Continue reading ‘My Lasagna Recipe’ »

There are many slight variations in homemade fresh pasta recipes, this is one of the easiest methods – follow it and you’ll be making fantastic pasta in no time!

Ingredients: (enough for 2 people)

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Step 1

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or food processor and mix well, the dough should stick together if you press it with your fingers, the texture should be rather like uncooked rice. If it is too dry, you can add a little more water, or if it’s too sticky add a little more flour. Continue reading ‘Homemade Fresh Pasta – Create Fresh Pasta Easily’ »

One is generally bored of eating spaghetti the regular way. A little change in the ingredients and the style of cooking can change the taste of the dish completely. So now lets try cooking it a different way.

Requirements for the recipe

a) spaghetti- one pound
b) lean ground beef- one pound
c) salt- one fourth tablespoon
d) grounded black pepper- one fourth tablespoon
e)Garlic powder- according to taste
f) green bell pepper(chopped)- one and a half cup
g)pasta sauce- one jar
h)sour cream- three fourth cup
i) chopped green onions – half a cup
j) cream cheese- half a packet
k)shredded cheddar cheese- one and a half cup Continue reading ‘Cook Pasta in a Different Style’ »

I enjoy Italian food to much. If I’m not cooking and eating Italian food, I’m writing about it. Over the years I have created and recreated some great dishes in ’’My Crazy Kitchen” and through trial and error have developed some pretty good dishes.

Pasta has always been a family favorite. It’s economical, very easy to make and seems to get everybody’s attention. Nothing brings a family together like a great pasta dish. Over the years I’ve been asked on many occasions what my favorite pasta dish was besides the traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Continue reading ‘Mia Cucina Pazzo – Rigatoni with Sausage Cream Sauce’ »