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Penne alla Vodka – A guest post from Christy at Fudge Ripple

April 18, 2011 By Julie 23 Comments

I’m thrilled to have Christy from Fudge Ripple as a guest poster for Mommie Cooks today!  Her unique writing style drew me instantly into her blog and the delicious recipes keep me coming back for more.  I hope you enjoy reading and tasting her delicious creations as much as I do.  When you’re finished here, be sure to stop over and check out her blog.  I promise you won’t be disappointed.  On with the show!

when i received Julie’s kind invitation

to share a recipe with all of you

i got so excited

i had so many ideas about what i should share

and this one stuck

a recipe

that brings back memories of my wonderful

grandma

 

today

i share with you

spaghetti alla vodka

made with vodka soaked tomatoes


this is really simple.  peel tomatoes and cram into a jar, use a skewer to secure tomatoes if they start to float to the top.  fill the jar with vodka and store in the refrigerator for at least 5 days.  i make several jars because i like to use the tomatoes and the vodka for my sauce. leftover vodka is really great for a bloody mary pick me up.

 

spaghetti alla vodka

(printable recipe)

1 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice

olive oil

1/2 of small onion–finely diced

2 garlic cloves–finely diced

6-8 basil leaves–chiffonade

1 large tin peeled whole tomatoes or combination of vodka soaked tomatoes and tinned tomatoes to equal about 4 cups whole

1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup tomato soaked vodka (or other vodka you have on hand)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated parmesan plus more for serving

cook pasta in salted water,  according to package instructions.  cook onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat.  meanwhile, place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and pulse until it is smooth.  do not allow the onions and garlic to brown, but let them begin to soften and become translucent. at this point, add the tomatoes and vodka and let simmer for about  10-15 minutes.  add the basil, red pepper flakes and heavy cream and allow to heat through.  stir in parmesan, then toss drained pasta in.  if the sauce seems too thick,  use a bit of the pasta water.  shave a bit of parmesan on top of each individual serving, along with additional crushed red pepper, if you like spicy.


Filed Under: Food, Guest Bloggers, Main Course, One Dish Meals, Other, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Crushed Red Pepper, food, garlic, heavy cream, Olive Oil, onion, Parmesan cheese, recipe, spaghetti, tomato, tomato soaked vodka

Shrimp Appetizer Delight

March 9, 2011 By Julie 29 Comments

Here in Charlotte, Scott and I belong to a neighborhood supper club.  Once a month we get together with three other couples and share a meal.  The person hosting is responsible for the main course and the other couples supply the appetizer, salad, and dessert.  I look forward to the night all month long.  I get to try out new recipes, we both get a night out away from the kids, and the food is most always amazing.

This past weekend was our first get together of the new year and I found myself in charge of the appetizer.  Ideas fluttered through my mind; everything from a white bean dip with hummus chips to homemade crackers with an assortment of cheeses.  But when all was said and done, a more hearty combination of cheese, shrimp and bacon won me over.  Just try and tell me you can resist that combination of flavors.  I didn’t think so.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Food Tagged With: Bacon, Cooked shrimp, Cream Cheese, Crushed Red Pepper, Fontina Cheese, food, garlic, Green Onions, Hot Pepper Sauce, Onion Powder, Parmesan cheese, Parsley, Puff Pastry, recipe, Sour Cream, Worcestershire sauce


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