comfort food

Fresh Pasta with Tomatoes and Anchovies

First I have to make a confession: I normally hate red sauce with pasta. Why? Probably because of really bad ones I had on different occasions. But after trying very good ones in Italy and then in an unexpected place in Bucharest, I thought what I usually think about food…

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Wednesday’s Specials: Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini

A cold, gloomy and really rainy day calls for comfort food. And what better than pasta with a creamy sauce that makes you dream of summer but makes you warm in the same time? Ingredients 1 20 ounce package tortellini pasta, or ravioli if you prefer 2 tablespoons butter 2…

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Wednesday’s Specials: Spaghettini With Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Basil And Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs

It’s raining cats and dogs outside so comfort food it is for today’s specials. Pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil and toasted garlic breadcrumbs, can you ask for more? I sure cannot! This dish makes you dream of the sunny Italian coast and the bright colors could enliven any gloomy day once…

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Wednesday’s Specials: Savory Breakfast Bowl

After every hectic week or series of hectic weeks I like to take full advantage of my weekends. And that also means a great breakfast both on Saturday and on Sunday, to help us get the needed energy and good spirit for two full days of fun and relaxation. And…

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Wednesday’s Specials: Salted Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Slices

I admit, already thinking about Christmas and, one of the flavours I associate with my favourite holiday, are chocolate and mandarins. So the idea of dipping mandarin slices into dark chocolate and sprinkling salt flakes on them is the perfect comfort food for a fall weekend spent indoors. Enjoy! Via…