Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti

There’s a rather prominent chain of Italian casual dining restaurants that is famous for a number of  imaginative and delicious pasta dishes.  My girlfriend TJ and I go there occasionally when we need a quick pasta fix. Somehow, we would Continue reading Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti

Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph

It’s amazing how delicious many dishes still are, even if they are the product of 30-minute meals, quick-cook boxes, and other cooking styles that require effortless and almost brainless cooking. I myself do these dishes once in a while, especially Continue reading Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph

Creamy Spinach and Chorizo Ravioli

My greatest challenge as a home cook and blogger is time.  As you may know, I have a day job.  And with the kind of work we professionals all have on our plates, who has the time to cook?  Don’t Continue reading Creamy Spinach and Chorizo Ravioli

Linguine with Sage, Truffle, and Parma Ham

Good restaurants never fail to inspire me.  They want me to be a better cook.  They inspire me to learn new things about cooking, learn new recipes, combinations, and flavors.  And of course, they do satisfy my cravings — whether Continue reading Linguine with Sage, Truffle, and Parma Ham

Daydreams and Recipes

Do you have daydreams?  I do– a lot.  My daydreams have variety.  Like  lofty ambitions, a vision for the company where I have my day job, projects for the house.  And of course, I daydream about food.  No, I don’t Continue reading Daydreams and Recipes

Linguine in Lemon Tapenade

Here’s another pasta dish, which I made last Sunday.  I wanted something different, but did not have the opportunity to get new ingredients at the grocery.  I’ve always wanted to use tapenade as my sauce, and good thing I had Continue reading Linguine in Lemon Tapenade