Bacon Pimento Pasta

3/4 lb linguine sea salt cracked pepper 4 oz. bacon, diced 1 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup pimentos parmesan, grated Boil the linguine in well salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, saute the bacon in a dutch oven until crisp. Stir in the peas and saute until the peas are heated through.… Continue reading Bacon Pimento Pasta

Herbed Grits

1 cup milk 1 cup chicken stock 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup quick grits kosher salt cracked pepper 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1/4 tsp dry sage grated parmesan Combine milk and chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the butter and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the… Continue reading Herbed Grits

Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

6 slices bacon 1/2 tsp dry thyme 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 parsnip, peeled, and julienned fine salt, cracked pepper 1/2 lb spaghetti 1/4 cup light cream 1/2 cup grated parmesan Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Fry the bacon until crisp.  Remove and drain on paper towel. Saute the garlic and the parsnip, and… Continue reading Creamy Parsnip Spaghetti

Eggs Maintenon

1 onion, minced butter 2 tbsp flour 1 cup scalded milk salt and pepper 2 tbsp heavy cream 6 slices white bread 6 eggs parmesan, grated Saute the onion in 2 tbsp of butter on low heat until tender.  Stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occaisionally. Stir in… Continue reading Eggs Maintenon

Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes

1 pound fettuccine 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips 3 garlic cloves, pressed 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, drained 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until… Continue reading Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes

Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken

12 ounces linguine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil   1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon dry marjoram   1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 3-by-1/2-inch strips   Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 oz baby spinach 3 ounces Asiago cheese, coarsely shredded (1 cup) 3 ounces Fontina cheese, coarsely shredded (3/4 cup) 3… Continue reading Three-Cheese Linguine with Chicken