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

Manicotti with Cheese and Semolina Crepes

Cheese manicotti was one of my first recipes I ever made and also posted. This was one of Gene’s favorite dishes and I would always make a big recipe to freeze for other meals. As I have mentioned in the past he requested “extra” crepes so he could make crepes suzette. I don’t know why … Continue reading

Prosciutto & Melon Salad with Tamarind, Hazelnuts & Feta

This recipe is an extension of a salad I’ve made for a very long time; cantaloupe slices wrapped in prosciutto and sometimes in a salad. For more recipes see https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/02/18/melon-with-prosciutto/ and https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2012/08/03/melon-prosciutto-and-provolone-salad-with-a-poppy-seed-dressing-two-ways/ It’s a summer ritual which appears when the melons are sweet, juicy and full of summer flavor – like now! Impress your guests … Continue reading