The day I came up with this recipe will be embedded in my brain for the rest of my life. It was an unusually warm mid-April day. The woods were dripping with the heavy rains from the day before. I was enjoying a brisk walk, filling my lungs with the smells of spring when suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a funny-shaped object on the ground, right beneath my feet. I stopped in my tracks, looked down, and to my utter amazement I saw a gorgeous black morel staring back at me.
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These potato gnocchi have nothing in common with the store-bought stuff – they’re light (very light!), they melt in your mouth, and they don’t make you feel like you just ate a brick. In fact, my dear friend Kim Caldwell has named them “pillows”.
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Here’s a recipe that embodies the spirit of Tuscany in the most delicious way. I first tasted this pasta in Florence, and it was so delectable that I can still remember every bite. How many dishes make such an imprint on one’s palate?!
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What could be more enchanting than a bowl of freshly made pappardelle tossed with a deep, smoky tomato sofrito? The smell of the sauce alone will fill your kitchen and make you salivate long before you have a bite!
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Making fresh pasta at home is something the modern cook doesn’t do nearly enough. I’ll confess that I am a culprit of it myself, even though I adore making fresh pasta!
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