Posted in Cheese, Pasta, tagged cheddar, Comté, cooking, food, Gruyere, mac and cheese, macaroni, Parmigiano Reggiano, pasta on September 27, 2012 | 7 Comments »
Chef Eduardo’s Mac and Cheese
It should come as no surprise that staff members here at Formaggio Kitchen are pretty passionate about mac and cheese. Everyone has a different take on their favorite – affected by how they had it growing up, pasta shapes and, of course, cheese preferences. As with the grilled cheese survey of a few months ago, I took a little stroll around the shop to see just how varied folks’ notion of this classic dish were. Here are the results! (more…)
Posted in Cheese, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads & Sides, tagged B&G Oysters, Cheese, food, mac and cheese, orzo, Parmigiano Reggiano, pasta, recipe on July 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A couple of months ago, I had the good fortune to have a late afternoon lunch at B&G Oysters in the South End. With a natural affinity for all things dairy and, in particular, for a good mac and cheese, I ordered the orzo from their list of “sides” to go with my lobster roll.
It arrived in a small ceramic dish, hot from the oven. I pierced the crumb topping with my spoon and scooped up a bite. A little puzzled because there were some darker colored bits in amongst the cheesy creaminess, I thought that there was a little prosciutto surprise in there. (more…)
Posted in Italy, Main Dishes, Pasta, Producer Profile, Recipes, tagged egg pasta, food, Marco Giacosa, pasta, recipe, Tagliolini, Tajarin on January 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Tagliolini con Tartufo
Shortly before Christmas, a display went up in front of our wine section: stacks and stacks of beautiful boxes of egg pasta. Brand new to the shop, the pasta was made by a gentleman named Marco Giacosa in Alba, a town in the northwest of Italy. (more…)
Posted in Italy, Pasta, Producer Profile, Switzerland, tagged dried pasta, durum semolina, durum wheat, farro, Fisler family, food, fresh pasta, Gioie di Fattoria, Giulio Amadio, kamut, Molino e Pastificio Poschiavo, Parmigiano Reggiano, pasta, pasta fresco, pasta secca, Poschiavo, saragolla, spaghetti, ternetta, tortellini on January 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
- Federico Fellini
A couple of years ago, I traveled to Bologna to visit a cousin. Based a little ways outside the main city, the family home was situated amidst a gently rolling landscape populated with apricot trees and vineyards. While I was there, I thought to myself that if I ever left the United States for retirement, it might just be to Italy. The weather was wonderful – hot enough to make you want to swim but not hot enough to be unbearable and the food was out of this world! There were a number of firsts on that trip, including my first taste of limoncello. However, one of my most memorable food experiences was tasting fresh tortellini made by a lady just down the road. (more…)
Posted in Italy, Meats & Charcuterie, tagged Amatriciana, bacon, Carbonara, food, guanciale, Italian cooking, Italy, Meats & Charcuterie, pancetta, pasta on June 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Guanciale done three ways...
I wish I could say that my first introduction to guanciale was in Rome, perhaps at one of those little family restaurants in a tiny alley just off the Campo dei Fiori…
The Pasta alla Carbonara was so amazing I just had to ask what
was in it. They explained to me that the secret ingredient
that makes carbonara better in Italy was guanciale.
Alas… no. (more…)
Posted in Main Dishes, Pasta, Produce, Recipes, Switzerland, tagged citrus, food, pasta, Poschiavo, recipe on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Poschiavo, one of our favorite pastas, is perfect for the recipe that was featured this week in our weekly dinner email: Spaghetti Scented with Orange. To sign up to receive more recipes like this along with our weekly takeout dinner menu, email us at contactus@formaggiokitchen.com.
2 oranges
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
Coarse sea salt
1 pound spaghetti
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1/3 cup of finely chopped fresh chervil (plus more for serving)
1/2 cup freshly Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (plus more for serving)
3 large egg yolks
Freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Warm serving plates in a low oven (200°F).
Using a vegetable peeler or a paring knife cut zest from the orange into long strips, avoiding the white pith. Very thinly slice the strips lengthwise.
In a medium sized skillet melt the butter over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the zest and a pinch of salt. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al-dente. Meanwhile, in a medium heavy saucepan, bring cream, chervil and a pinch of salt to a gentle simmer and cook for about 4 minutes.
Just before pasta is ready, spoon 3 tablespoons of cream onto warmed serving plates. Using the back of a spoon, spread cream to cover plates. Cover to keep warm. Drain pasta, transfer to a large bowl and immediately toss with the remaining cream mixture, cheese and egg yolks. Continuing tossing until cream and yolks are fully incorporated and the strands of pasta are nicely coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to prepared serving plates; sprinkle with zest, remaining chervil and extra cheese. Serve immediately.
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