Fresh Pizza on Puff Pastry

RatedRalph.com - Puff Pastry Pizza

If you’ve read my blog long enough, you’d have an idea on how much I love cooking and eating pasta.  Oftentimes, I’m happy just having it alone.  But then there are times when it must have a partner dish.  Without Continue reading Fresh Pizza on Puff Pastry

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

Red Carbonara

There are many sources of inspiration for a recipe.  It can be from a dish one tasted during a trip.  It can be a good dish eaten at a restaurant.  And let’s not forget that many recipes are created by Continue reading Red Carbonara

Ralph's Lazy Pizza

Our parents would always say that it does not pay to be lazy.  That’s true.  In cooking, however, it may pay to be lazy (as long as you work smart).  After all, if people weren’t lazy and smart,  we’d all be Continue reading Ralph's Lazy Pizza

Penne with Butter, Sage and Arugula

I believe the great Julia Child was known for two things: 1) for being a pioneer writer and cook; and 2) for her love of butter.  She was quoted to have said, “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” I’ve Continue reading Penne with Butter, Sage and Arugula

Creamy Spinach Spaghettini

After a very stressful week sometime last year, I needed a break. It was Sunday, and I went to the kitchen to destress. I just needed to cook. As to what dish I would cook, I didn’t know. It was Continue reading Creamy Spinach Spaghettini