Pasticho is a delicious version of lasagna that is very popular in Venezuela. Its origins come from the Mediterranean, where a similar dish called “Pastitsio” is made with tubular pasta and lots of creamy béchamel sauce.In Venezuela, Pasticho is prepared with lasagna noodles, layered alternately with a tomato-based meat sauce and béchamel sauce, with cheese…
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I’ve definitely been happy with my lemon lasagna recipes in the past.But this time I was craving something a bit more aromatic.Typically I’m rock solid straight on my flavor combination and profile decisions. This time, however, I was slightly (0.5%) unsure as to whether or not the aromatics would be TOO much.As it turned out,…
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Lemon and asparagus are two of my very favorite things. Somewhat sweet and aromatic, they are both a little grassy and zingy, and both SO fresh. Then, the addition of an earthy mushroom sauté, with a subtle hint of sweet tarragon and the salty deliciousness of gruyere cheese – oh my – have we reached…
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As I sat across from my girlfriend, we both simultaneously spoke of lasagna. “I think I want to make a lasagna – not a traditional one,” I said, just as she uttered, “I’m craving lasagna. I think I’ll make one in the crock-pot.“ Fate, I suppose.We were both meant to nosh on homemade lasagna, together….
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My little Lotus Flower Gem was born on 9/20/19.Although I don’t know her well, I somehow feel an extreme connection. She’s not so much a part me, but an extension of love that I carry for her dear mother.Thank you, you two, for being in my life. (Jillian and sweet little Lotus).I wanted to treat…
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I wanted to bake a lasagna of sorts – but not a traditional Italian layer bake. I wanted lemon…lots of it, and was craving asparagus and fontina! So, this was a natural “put together” in a pan for me. I added a little salty prosciutto, and we have heaven in a heaping pan! Asparagus Lemon…
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Just before the holidays arrived, Brian asked me to make something different. My response, “Um, I make different things all the time, every day, in fact.” “No, really different. Make something you’ve never made before. Something totally different.” Well, okey dokey ~ I try my hardest to come up creative and unique ideas, but apparently…
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Lasagna always sounds good, doesn’t it? Layers and layers of goodness, sandwiched between the ultimate: cheese. Yum! It doesn’t always have to be Italian themed either, you know. I’ve been known to kick up some layers or entirely exotic flavors, making mouths water. And, this time, so I’m still living off my bounty of Melinda’s…
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Lasagna doesn’t always have to be sausage, mozzarella, and red sauce. There really are no rule. Lemon. Chicken. Rosemary. Swiss. Lasagna layers of love. Lemon Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Lasagna Noodles: 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg zest and juice of 1 lemon On the counter or in a large bowl, form a well in…
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Sweet Potato Sage Gorgonzola & Pork Grain Free Lasagna Again, challenged with gifting a gluten-free meal, I decided to leave out the grain all together. I LOVE sweet potatoes so much ~ there’s really no need for anything else at all. They take the “cake” in this salubrious and scrumptious dish – not just the…
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