For those not familiar, “Bento” is a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese cuisine and have made their way into popular US mainstream culture. A traditional bento holds rice, fish or meat, with pickled or cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container. Containers range from disposable mass produced to hand crafted lacquer…
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“Una Pentola” One Pot Toscana Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese) Red Pepper & Olive Pasta A Vegetarian Dream!
Tuscan food, by tradition, is light, appetizing and extremely colorful. Feel free to experiment with any foods that fit into the latter categories and Create, Create! Here’s my version of a lighter, but very satisfying Tuscan dinner. Served with a side of grilled Italian sausage (if you’re not a Veggie) and caramelized butternut squash. Bellissima!…
Pasta alla Puttanesca “Una Pentola” One Pot
The history of pasta Puttanesca carries many colorful Italian folk tales (Refer to my prior post) This slightly salty, piquant tomato sauce is full of flavors that will certainly pique your culinary senses. Don’t allow the use of anchovies to scare you away—this sauce tastes nothing like fish. Their use simply enhances the delicious tangy flavors. Puttanesca…
Once Upon a Spice 