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A Quick Paella

A Quick Paella

A quick Paella with a surprise Ingredient Sometimes, culinary surprises come from the most unexpected places. Strolling through the grocery store, i spotted a package of yellow rice. It’s Bright, saffron -hued grains promised convenience, but i wasn’t expecting much beyond a quick side dish. […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure – Churchill Downs

As I reminisce about the day at Churchill Downs, the images of grand Fascinators and the thundering hooves of the racehorses are vivid, but what lingers most is the memory of the meal that is extraordinary and timeless. amid the historic back drop f the […]

Basketball and Pizza

Basketball and Pizza

There is something magical about watching your team win, and last night, Creighton’s Girls basketball team gave us a performance to remember. From start to finish – each play more intense than the last – but when the final buzzer rang, it is a clear Creighton Victory.

the crowd erupted, and for a moment, we are all part of the celebration. The energy, the excitement, the pride – is all wrapped up in the win. What could make it even sweeter? The promise of Pizza afterwards.

we gathered at our favorite spot and nothing tasted better that the victroy pizza. Crispy Crust, melted cheese, it was the perfect way to end the perfect night.

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with Cousins

Cooking with cousins is a mixed of tradition and creativity. Steven’s latest culinary experiment brought those memories rushing back. This time, it is a smoked pork lion – two hour labor of love he proudly documented in photos. Along side the photos came is notes: […]

A Family Tradition: Spaghetti and Peas

A Family Tradition: Spaghetti and Peas

In our family, spaghetti and peas isn’t just a dish; it’s a comforting ritual that brings us together, reminding us of simpler times and shared stories. Growing up, it was the meal that brought everyone to the table, a reliable classic that somehow managed to suit our families taste. Sweet yet surprisingly rich, this combination of al dente spaghetti and delicate mix of sweet peas and savory flavors has a way of evoking that warm homey feeling of this classic.

aHH ..the cooking of the peas – they are blanched. Featuring tender snow peas, sweet English peas, crunchy sugar snap peas.

Spaghetti con Peas

INSPIRED BY DAD FRANK
All I Want is Whirled Peas
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Ounces Uncooked Spaghetti look for heirloom Italian durum wheat flour in the ingredients
  • 1/4 Cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 Toes garlic large, minced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon crushed dry red peppers Pereroncino crushed red peppers offers spicy heat
  • 1/2 Cup dry white wine
  • 1 Ea Lemon Cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 Tablespoon Mint finely chopped
  • 1 Pinch Salt kosher
  • 1 Pinch Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the sweet peas.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. al Dente. Drain well
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • add garlic and crushed peppers…about one minute
  • add white wine and lemon slices
  • simmer over medium heat.
  • add peas and drained spaghetti until the pasta is well coated. Remove from heat
  • add salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with Mint and serve.
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The Basic Cookery – Blanching

The Basic Cookery – Blanching

Blanching is one of those culinary techniques that often goes unnoticed, yet it plays a vital role in many dishes. At its core, blanching is a simple process: Briefly boiling vegetables and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking. While it might […]

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure: – Texas Barbecue Trail. Houston

Traveler’s Culinary Adventure: – Texas Barbecue Trail. Houston

Texas: a land where barbeque isn’t just food – its a rite of passage, a gathering of cultures and flavors. I have driven a stretch of road and the unmistakable aroma of smoke meats guiding to the heart of Texas Barbeque. The adventure takes winds […]

Suprise and Delight – Street Eats Food Truck at Creighton

Suprise and Delight – Street Eats Food Truck at Creighton

There is a special surprise when a food truck rolls onto campus, a surprise moment that breaks the day’s routine and promises something extraordinary. Today, i caught that suprise – the unmistakable sight of a culinary food truck parked infornt of the dorm, it cheerful colors and sign “Street Eats” enticing aromas and drawing crouds.

Drawn closer i saw the menu board boasting an array of options, but one stuck out: The Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwich. the first bite was pure delight. the tender chicken, coated in a golden Honey Dijon sauce, was perfectly balanced … sweet yet tangy, and the right amount of kick. Its a delight to find something this delicious and well crafted out side a restaurant, and the joy to find it right here on campus was even better.

i was reminded that sometimes the best moment are the ones that take you by surprise.

Street Eats culinary food truck gets rated 5 Blue Jays out of 5.

When Hunger comes from the heart …  Start with Rock Soup

When Hunger comes from the heart … Start with Rock Soup

From family folk lore is the legend of Dad’s rock soup. He was renown for driving up from Whitter, traveling with a stock pot full of what he called “Rock Soup”. His recipe included the stone were well washed and soaked overnight, they would soften […]