Caprese Fettuccine

Ingredients: Dried (or fresh) fettuccine pasta, enough for two people 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 c. fresh basil, coarsely chopped 1/2 c. shredded monterey jack cheese 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese 1/4 c. grated romano cheese 1/2 c. fresh mozzarella cheese, diced 1 tbsp. rosemary, crushed 1 tbsp. Italian herb mix 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4...

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Pinteresting Pairings: A Hearty, Year-Round Italian Meal

Over the past couple of weeks, I've noticed a trend: People tend to find the task of assembling all components of a full meal a bit burdensome. I'm introducing a weekly feature to EYHO called "Pinteresting Pairings." This type of post provides a platform for me to piece together recipes, from my Pinterest page, to make a full meal. Most often, I will try to include a drink,...

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Asif and Lauren's Crispy Falafel

To celebrate the 4th of July, our friends Asif and Lauren hosted a beer tasting-potluck event. A really brilliant occasion, actually; each person attending brings a six-pack of beer they've never tasted before. Ultimately, everyone is exposed to a virtually, or at least seemingly, endless supply of never-before-heard-of brew. Excellent idea, right? For an event...

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with Buttermilk

There's something about banana bread, isn't there? I have tried a number of recipes, but this one has got to be my favorite. Here's the original recipe, but stay tuned, as I have a few changes and a banana bread-making tip. Side note: Good with ice cream as a dessert, or as French toast for breakfast (with whipped cream or maple syrup). Ingredients: 2 eggs,...

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