Saffron Citrus Cream Bucatini with Chèvre

I vividly recall a conversation surrounding the creation of this dish. I KNOW it was with my dad in Mexico – BUT, for the life of me, I cannot recall the context. I cannot.Blame it on the tequila? Naw…We’ll just go with age. Bucatini is such an unusual cut of pasta. It’s almost magical. How…

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Creamy Moscato Dill Chicken Pasta

I’m typically not a fan of sweet wines.I prefer dry wines, with incredible depth and complexity.That’s not to say Moscato cannot possess layers of interest – I just have a hard time finding them among the saccharine sweet purpose of the wine.Yet, I have grown to appreciate all varietals of wine and was absolutely flattered…

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Cajun Chicken & Beurre Blanc

I owe this post all to my dear friend, Mike.Well a connoisseur of “the basics,” (i.e. steak, pizza, and bread – oh, and Mama Kovalsky’s Soup), his display of bravery, desire, and dedication towards crafting this meal on his own (while in Saudi Arabia, so be it), impressed me, wowed me, and made me so…

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