Penne Rigate with Shiitake and Shallots

Yet another dish good for company or leftovers (which is great for my busy graduate school schedule which leaves me with little time to cook). I love the taste of shiitake, and adding the shallots and some alcohol just makes them sing (note: cooking with alcohol will make most any dish sing). Ingredients: 1 lb…

Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Truffle Oil

This is one of my favorite things to make once the weather gets a chill in the air, great for cheese lovers (like myself). Works great for leftovers or dinner parties. Also, truffle oil has by far been one of the best culinary purchases I have made. One little bottle has lasted me a year…