Thursday, April 21, 2011

Spaghettini Con Fungi


I'm not usually a "fancy" cook, but the mushrooms from the farmer's market looked WAY too good to pass up! I just love the combo of wild mushrooms with the delicate shallots all brought together by the wine. You will deffinately impress your family and friends with this delicious pasta!

Ingredients:

Spaghetti
mixed wild mushrooms
Garlic
Shallots
Olive oil
White wine (I used an Italian Pinot Grigio, but any mild white wine would work)
Salt
Chili flakes
Parmisean cheese

In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a sautee pan, heat olive oil on medium to medium high. Add the chopped garlic, sliced shallots, and mushrooms. Sautee until mushrooms are tender and oil is absorbed by the mushrooms. Add white wine. The wine will deglase the pan and create a fabulous sauce. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the rest of the ingredients. Add salt and chili flakes. Combine well and continue to cook until most of the wine sauce is absorbed. Serve imediately topped with parmisean cheese. Enjoy!


Friday, April 15, 2011

Spring Herb Salad


I'm all about eating what's in season! I'm so glad we're finally in Spring, so I can go from eating heavy, hearty foods to light and fresh foods! This salad is a gorgeous, simple salad! It doesn't get much fresher than this! It's great as a side dish and it's absolutely perfect for this wonderful weather!

Ingredients:

Dressing:
White wine vinigar
Honey
Olive oil

Salad:
Spring mixed greens
Fresh mint
Fresh thyme
Fresh rosemary
Fresh pasley
Fresh majoram
Grapes (I used Muscat, because they are in season and very sweet!)

For the dressing, just combine equil amounts of the 3 ingredients in a dish and whisk until combined. Set aside. In a salad bowl, combine the mixed greens and all the herbs (chopped). Top with sliced grapes. Spoon on the dressing, toss, and enjoy!