Herbed Zucchini Tart with arugula and gruyère cheese
I grew up in a large family and both of my parents worked, sometimes more than one job, so meal-time was about convenience. I am a product of the quick and easy processed food generation of Tyson Chicken Breasts, frozen pot pies and succotash. I consumed a whole lot of frozen prepared foods and partially [...]
Toasted Ravioli stuffed with spinach, walnuts and fresh mozzarella
Toasted ravioli is a classic St. Louis, Missouri dish. Just about every restaurant in the Italian neighborhood, The Hill, has it on their menu as do many other restaurants throughout the area. I love ‘em, and miss them since moving to Michigan 8 years ago. Chris and I travel to St. Louis every year for [...]
Making Mozzarella Fior di Latte
There are basically two types of mozzarella cheese. Mozzarella di Bufala (buffalo mozzarella) is made from domesticated water buffalo milk and mozzarella fior di latte is made from fresh pasteurized or unpasteurized cow’s milk. Buffalo mozzarella is made from milk of water buffalo raised in designated areas and holds the official status of protected designation [...]