Spicy Shrimp Patties with Mango Chutney

You may know that shrimp is a favorite ingredient – it easily adapts to so many flavor profiles and cooks quickly. I used a sweet mango chutney to serve from Brooklyn Delhi, a favorite Indian company who also has a spicy mango chutney. This recipe comes from New York Times Cooking by Zainab Shah.

Casarecce alla Vodka (White Wine) with Tomato Achaar

This is the second Pasta alla Vodka (white wine) recipe I found that has been “tweaked” from the traditional version. It’s not that I don’t like vodka I just prefer to cook with wine. Regardless of what you use the alcohol brings out the flavors of the sauce which adds to its creamy and smooth … Continue reading

Heart Shaped Pasta alla Vodka (White Wine)

Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading