Month: October 2012

Nick & Toni’s Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

Nick & Toni’s Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

This pasta was easy to make and my family enjoyed it. What I liked about the sauce, is that it is a vodka marinara with a little kick. Serves 4Ingredients:¼ cup good olive oil 2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large) 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves) ½ 

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

My family loves brussels sprouts.  This Barefoot Contessa recipe is a great way to make them.  I also like to make them plain; tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Browning them under the broiler, so that the leaves get a little black on