Spaghetti alla Gricia

 

Made with the Guanciale, this is the tomato-less cousin to Amatriciana. There is a sweetness to the onions and garlic contrasting to the saltiness of the Guanciale and Pecorino that is just wonderful.

yummy leftovers for tomorrow. 

Le Game hens

Good but not great. The best part about these was the leftovers; pieced up and sauteed with mushrooms and garlic, baked with penne and tomato sauce (and the only thing that would have made THAT better was a besciamella) 

Roasted Potatos

We had roasted game hens and needed a starch. These buggers roasted nicely with a coating of lard from the guanciale (making the Amatriciana)
Highlight of the meal. (game hens were only OK)
 

Tarte de Pomme Parisienne

the custard was wonderful. throw in a little vanilla ice cream e Voila! magic 

Mellenzani Involtini

Mario recipe, except added some sauteed protabella mushroom to the filling. nice!