Orecchiette with Spinach, Chickpeas, and Pimentón

March is a tough month.  It’s still winter up in New York City, and people start to go a little stir crazy.  Luckily, I just returned from a mini vacation to the Sunshine State.  And let me tell you, it is hard being back in New York.  Sure, we’ve been having a pretty mild winter… Read More Orecchiette with Spinach, Chickpeas, and Pimentón

Orzo and Chickpea Salad

Need a break from the seemingly endless number of baked goods I’ve been posting lately?  Yes, I do too.  It is, after all, bathing suit season.  Don’t worry, more treats are coming (like this scrumptious blueberry tart). But in the meantime, here’s a nice, healthy lunch or dinner for you.  My friend Shannon over at… Read More Orzo and Chickpea Salad

Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

Happy Groundhog Day!  It is icy, cold, and generally miserable in New York City today (and probably throughout much of the East Coast).  The mighty, all-powerful groundhog has predicted an early spring.  Seriously?  Since when can a groundhog see his shadow during an ice storm? Anyway, on my recent trip to Rome, my friend and I,… Read More Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)