Category Archives: Pasta

Tortellini with Artichokes, Peas, Mascarpone and Mint

by chefbikeski Posted on April 25, 2011

Tortellini, and their larger relative, tortelloni, are homemade stuffed pastas originally from the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeastern Italy. This region is renowned for its’ many wonderful varieties of stuffed pastas, which date back to the Middle Ages. In Bologna, these … Continue reading →

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Penne with Peas, Bacon, Ricotta and Mint

by chefbikeski Posted on April 10, 2011

The Colli Berici (Berici Hills) are located in the Veneto region of Italy, south of Vicenza. Here, in the spring, one finds a local variety of peas that have been highly prized by the residents for centuries. Introduce by the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Crazy Enough to Make their own Ricotta Cheese?

by chefbikeski Posted on January 13, 2011

Make your own ricotta cheese? Are you crazy? That is the reaction I usually see when this possibility is first introduced. But continue reading, and you’ll soon be a convert. You can actually make ricotta from two simple ingredients, and … Continue reading →

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Feast of Seven Fishes, Part II

by chefbikeski Posted on January 1, 2011

I continue to research the history behind the Feast of the Seven Fishes, even though Christmas has come and gone. I emailed my Italiaoutdoors partner, who has been living in Vicenza, Italy for the past 19 or so years, asking … Continue reading →

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Valpolicella (and a Classic Italian Meat Ragu)

by chefbikeski Posted on December 13, 2010

My blog is entitled “Northern Italian Food and Wine”, but I have to admit I’ve been negligent in the wine department. I’ll begin here to rectify that. The Veneto region is one of the most productive wine regions Italy, both … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Pasta

Tortellini with Artichokes, Peas, Mascarpone and Mint

Penne with Peas, Bacon, Ricotta and Mint

Who’s Crazy Enough to Make their own Ricotta Cheese?

Feast of Seven Fishes, Part II

Valpolicella (and a Classic Italian Meat Ragu)

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