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Pasta Peperonata

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Kira

I have been very busy, and cooking has become a luxury recently, but I can still whip up something healthy that does not take a great deal of time or effort.  Here is a great vegetarian lunch dish with yummy … Continue reading →

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Spaghettini with Shrimps

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Kira

One of the fastest dinner you can have is seafood pasta. I am very picky about Italian restaurants because most places cannot match what you can whip up in your own kitchen. Unless I am in an amazingly good splurge … Continue reading →

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Gemeli with cauliflower, picholine olives and almond

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Kira

Another pasta dinner with vegetables and nuts.  I seem to be in the mood for the combination.  This time it is sauteed cauliflower combined with minced picholine olives and parsley.  After cooking the cauliflower in olive oil for about 7-8 … Continue reading →

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Brunch with Taylor at Maialino

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Kira

Taylor and I had a lunch at Maialino, Danny Meyer’s newest restaurant at Gramercy Park Hotel for Taylor’s birthday.  As usual for Danny Meyer’s restaurants, the service was impeccable (knowledgeable, prompt, warm and no attitudes).  He really knows how to … Continue reading →

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Ravioli with herbed zucchini and walnuts

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Kira

Ben went to the Chelsea Market yesterday and bought some good ricotta cheese ravioli from Buon Italia.  I wanted to make something fresh and light to accompany these good ravioli.  I decided to use zucchini, and debated whether I should … Continue reading →

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