Walnut Cremini Farfalle

  Salt 1 pound farfalle pasta 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced (I just had white mushrooms) 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1 cup mascarpone cheese Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (I used Asiago) Bring a large […]

Chimichuri Sauce

Chimichuri Sauce 1 Cup Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves 1/4 large Red Onion 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Serrano Pepper 1/3 Cup Olive Oil Juice from 1/2 Lime Salt/Pepper Small Pinch Dried Red Pepper Flakes (optional)     Instructions Thoroughly wash and drain the parsley and cilantro. Chop and keep aside. Mince […]

Chimichurri Fries

Chimichurri Fries 2 large potatoes: cut into desired shape and size Olive oil, salt and pepper for drizzling. Chimichurri Sauce: 1/4 cup or according to your preference. Heat oven to 400 degrees F Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Drizzle sliced potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Spread […]

Kalakand / Milk Fudge

Om Sri Ganeshaye Namah Vakrtund Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha | Nirbhignam Kurumedaya Sarva Karyashu Sarvada | This particular mantra or sloka is chanted before beginning any auspicious task. The Lord Ganpati as the remover of all impediments is invoked by reciting this mantra. The Lord of mighty body and possessing the curved trunk, who has […]