Category Archives: Pasta

Tagliatelle di Grano Arso con Spinaci, Gambero e Mille Fagioli

by chefbikeski Posted on March 31, 2014

Recently, we led a private group on a gourmet Dolomites ski holiday, spending a fantastic week skiing and dining in lovely Cortina. While visiting the slopes at Alta Badia,  we came across a local recipe book featuring recipes from the … Continue reading →

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Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Cavoli Rapa e Pignoli – and 4 Easy Tips for a Great Pasta Dish

by chefbikeski Posted on February 24, 2014

As a ski instructor, a busy winter vacation week doesn’t leave much time or energy for elaborate dinners. So this past week, dinners were quick and easy. Luckily, Italy serves up many deliciously simple pasta recipes which can be prepared … Continue reading →

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Radicchio Pesto

by chefbikeski Posted on July 10, 2013

Pesto is most commonly interpreted as a mixture of crushed basil, garlic, cheese, nuts and olive oil, but this simple technique can be applied to so many other ingredients. We see many varieties on our cycling tours in Italy – … Continue reading →

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Ragu Bolognese – As Prepared for The Dalai Lama

by chefbikeski Posted on March 18, 2013

No matter where we travel in Italy, we find various types of meat ragu on the menu. A ragu is a sauce of sauteed vegetables and chopped meat cooked in a liquid. The liquid can be lots of things, – … Continue reading →

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Casunziei Ampezzani – Beet Ravioli with Poppy Seed Browned Butter

by chefbikeski Posted on February 24, 2013

During our visits to the Dolomites, we enjoy some wonderful and distinctive local dishes, along with great skiing and cycling. One of the most unique, and striking, is casunziei ampezzani, a specialty of the ski town Cortina D’Ampezzo (Curtain of … Continue reading →

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