The History Of Ravioli For National Ravioli Day & Regional Specialties

[1] A classic dish of ravioli with tomato sauce (photo © CB Crabcakes). [2] An illustration of why ravioli is also called “pillow pasta” (photos #2 and #3 © Osteria Morini). [3] Fazzoletti, meaning “handkerchiefs,” at Osteria Morini | NYC. [4] Casoncelli, the twisted shape of Liguria. Here’s the recipe from La Cucina Italiana (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Leftover Pasta For Breakfast

Top: Start with unsauced pasta (photo courtesy Wikihow.com. Middle: A breakfast version of Spaghetti Carbonara from TheViewFromGreatIsland.com. Bottom: A fried egg tops pasta mixed with cherry tomatoes and chives, at Popsugar.com.   Pasta for breakfast? Yes, although not cold or reheated with sauce. We’ve previously published recipes for gnocchi topped with a fried egg and…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Walnuts On Pizza

[1] Apple Cheddar Pizza With Walnuts from OhMyVeggies.com. [2] Pear, Blue Cheese & Walnut Pizza from 2Teaspoons.com.. [3] Chicken Alfredo Pizza With Walnuts & Gorgonzola from Pillsbury.com.   We’d never had walnuts on a pizza—or even thought of it—until a recent excursion to Paulie Gee’s pizzeria in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. The restaurant serves…
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