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Recipe: Creamy Artichoke Pasta

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Burnt My Fingers

Taverna Novo, a rustic Italian restaurant in my home town, makes a delicious creamy artichoke pasta. Here is my take on it, and it’s pretty good. The secret is frozen artichoke hearts, from our friends at Trader Joe’s. Makes 2-3 … Continue reading →

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My first porchetta

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Burnt My Fingers

A whole pork belly had been languishing in our downstairs freezer for way too long. With no big gatherings on the horizon, it was time to make my first porchetta. And it proved surprisingly easy and successful. Porchetta is a … Continue reading →

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How to win Saratoga Restaurant Week

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

The first hard frost of the season is predicted for tonight, but I’m going out because we’re in the midst of Saratoga Restaurant Week. You can find our 2019 Saratoga County Restaurant Week offerings here. As usual, some places look … Continue reading →

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