Do
you find yourself always in rush to prepare something quick, yet
delicious, for dinner? I know I do…which is why I appreciate having a
list of tried-and-true recipes on hand. In season 9 episode 2 of Lidia’s Kitchen, Lidia Bastianich shares simple, seasonal and economical dishes the whole family is guaranteed to love. One of my all-time favorite easy-peasy Lidia recipes is: Pasta with Pesto alla Genovese.
Pesto, the main ingredient in this sauce, originated in the region of Liguria, but is enjoyed equally throughout Italy.
Keep in mind that pesto doesn’t need to be limited to basil. You can
use any combination of soft herbs or greens growing in your garden.
Also, using cream instead of the more traditional olive oil allows the
pesto to uniformly coat the pasta.
What to Serve with Pesto alla Genovese
A nice Sicilian white wine, like the crisp and elegant Planeta Etna Bianco would pair beautifully with this pasta. If you’re a carnivore like myself I would also suggest grilling an Italian sausage to eat on the side.
Pasta alla Genovese
16 oz spaghetti ½ quart heavy cream 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, freshly grated
In a large pot, bring salted water to boil and cook pasta. Drain and reserve.
Meanwhile,
in a food processor, add the basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano and a
large pinch of salt. Turn on the machine and slowly pour in the cream.
Continue processing until the mixture starts to turn green and thicken.
Do not over-blend.
Add the sauce to the pasta and combine until
coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly
grated cheese and serve hot.
International Coffee Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than coming together with friends and enjoying an Averna Espresso after a delicious meal.
Since 1868,Amaro Avernahas
represented true Sicilian craft with a story that celebrates heritage
and tradition. Its recipe transmits the flavors and aromas of the land
it comes from and has become a staple in every Italian home, passed down
from generation to generation. For Sicilians, a meal is meant to be
savored, it’s never a rushed event. The lingering moments after a shared
meal are the perfect time to sit back and share stories while sipping
on a glass of Averna.
Creating anAverna Espressofor the upcomingInternational Coffee Day on Oct. 1is my plan!
Averna Espresso
1.5 parts Averna
.5 part Vanilla syrup
3 drops Chocolate bitters
1 part espresso
Shake and strain into a glass and garnish with orange zest
Sprouting from a carousel of spicy and herbal notes, Lure of the Land is a soothing, warm, and local (French)-inspireddrink that can set the mood for all things fall.
Lure of the Land is an explosion of aromas: anise, and mint come into this cocktail from the French Grande Absente absinthe; juniper, sweet almond, thyme, angelica, and iris from the Provencal Gin XII, added with a touch of cinnamon, and nutmeg from Amaro Cocchi.
LURE OF THE LAND Cocktail
Ingredients
.25 oz of Grande Absente
1.5 oz XII Dry Gin
0.5 oz Cocchi Americano
0.25 oz Leopold Brothers NY Sour Apple Liqueur
0.25 oz Amontillado Sherry
0.5 oz Lime Juice
0.25 oz Honey Syrup (2 parts honey:1 part water)
Dash Peychaud’s Bitters
Rinse
a cocktail coupe or martini glass with .25 oz of Grande Absente 69,
discard excess and set glass aside. Combine all ingredients in a mixing
glass, add ice and stir. Strain up into Absente-rinsed glass. Garnish
with orange ribbon and small sprig of mint.
This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.
By: The Food Hunter
Welcome we are coming to the end of this year's #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. I hope you enjoyed all the yummy recipes so far and have entered the amazing giveaway.
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I am in love with the taste of Lavender Honey and have been developing a recipes for utilizing it in desserts. If you are tired of plain old cake this is a delicious way to step-up your game. Sweet, chewy, soft and crunchy, this cake has it all.
Prepare your spring-form pan by coating with butter.
Melt the butter in a small heavy-based saucepan over a gentle heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and add the sugar and eggs. Using an electric hand mixer on a medium speed, beat the mixture together to a smooth consistency.
Using a large metal spoon, fold in the flours, and baking powder, and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then remove and sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the cake, gently pressing them in to form the top layer. Drizzle over the honey, then return to the oven and bake for a further 30-35 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
Let the cake cool a bit before removing from the pan
Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!
Prize #1 — Dixie Crystals is giving away 1 (one) 4.2 Quart (4 Liter) Electric Air Fryer
PRIZE #2
Prize #2 — Circulon is giving away a TOTAL BAKEWARE 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set - Two 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, 9-Inch Square Cake Pan, 9-Inch x 5-Inch Loaf Pan, 9-Inch x 13-Inch Rectangular Cake Pan, 10-Inch x 15-Inch Cookie Pan
Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older.. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from July 26th until July 31st at 11:59PMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterwards and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 2 (two) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 2 (two) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals and Circulon. These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.
This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.
By: The Food Hunter
Welcome to this year's #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife.
You're in for a treat this year because we have 28
blogs/bloggers creating summer themed dessert recipes all week!
We've been
sharing them with the hashtag #SummerDessertWeek on social media and
you'll find some of the links in this post as well. Plus, we also have a great giveaway for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsors!
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Cobblers are delicious and super easy to make. I prefer them over pie when I am short on time since they come together much faster. This recipe was super easy to make and so delicious. Top it with ice cream for the perfect summer time treat!
Blueberry Cobbler
1 tablespoon butter 6 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter and pour into a 9 inch spring form pan. Stir together the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon that into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the butter.
Whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls on to the blueberries.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!
Prize #1 — Dixie Crystals is giving away 1 (one) 4.2 Quart (4 Liter) Electric Air Fryer
PRIZE #2
Prize #2 — Circulon is giving away a TOTAL BAKEWARE 6-Piece Nonstick Bakeware Set - Two 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, 9-Inch Square Cake Pan, 9-Inch x 5-Inch Loaf Pan, 9-Inch x 13-Inch Rectangular Cake Pan, 10-Inch x 15-Inch Cookie Pan
Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older.. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from July 26th until July 31st at 11:59PMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterwards and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 2 (two) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 2 (two) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals and Circulon. These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.
