Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

I love Italian recipes that show the diversity of the cuisine.  I think many people think of Italian cuisine as the stuff you get at the Olive Garden.  That's all good stuff.  No argument from me there.  However, America's Test Kitchen posted their version of Pasta e Ceci or pasta with chickpeas.  Chickpeas are more [...]

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Cauliflower Carbonara

I decided to go back and try another pasta dish.  I was intrigued by a recipe from Epicurious for Cauliflower Carbonara.  Carbonara is that pasta sauce made by emulsifying eggs and bacon fat along with a healthy dose of cheese.  All things good.  However, a little unhealthy, and I'm not talking about the eggs.  It's [...]