by ordinarydaywithmilena | May 13, 2020 | Poultry
I learned to make this in Belize. I was bored with my repertoire and needed to add some variety. But because of lack of ingredients I was limited to just how “exotic” I could get on that small tropical island. I was flipping through my cookbooks which I...
by ordinarydaywithmilena | May 1, 2017 | Food
I didn’t grow up eating spaghetti squash and only recently did I begin using them. I’m not a huge fan of the squash family, but I think it’s all about how you prepare them. I got two huge spaghetti squash from a local gardener and...
by ordinarydaywithmilena | Apr 27, 2017 | Food
I think a lot of people are intimidated by risotto. It’s true that you need to add the broth 1/4 cup at a time, but if you pour yourself a glass of vino and keep an eye on the pot in no time 30 minutes have gone by and a delicious creamy meal is awaiting you. I...
by ordinarydaywithmilena | Apr 26, 2017 | Pasta
This is an amazing dish! I love the combination of bitter from the rapini and the creaminess from the ricotta. This dish is excellent with just the veggies and pasta in the ricotta cheese. But I will often add 3-4 sausages out of the casing, particularly if...
by ordinarydaywithmilena | Jan 30, 2017 | Food, Sauces
It’s quite common to see a pot of sauce simmering on the stove in an Italian kitchen. I try to make sauce on Monday’s. But if you work during the week then whip it up on the weekend. It’s just a few ingredients but it goes a long way. Or if...
