Paravicini’s Penne ala Vodka

by | Mar 20, 2016

½ lb Cooked Penne pasta 1 small red Onion ¼ lb prosciutto 1 jar chef Franco’s tomato sauce Tomato Sauce 1 cup Cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese Vodka In a large pan sauté Prosciutto and onions then deglaze vodka, then add tomato sauce and cream bring to a simmer and let...

Paravicini’s Shrimp Carbonara

by | Mar 15, 2016

4 oz small-diced pancetta Olive oil 1 cup heavy cream 2 tblspoons grated Parmesan Splash white wine Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 pounds cooked spaghetti 10 extra-jumbo (16/20) shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup peas Heat some...
Panama

Panama

by | Feb 28, 2016

Hey, I like relaxing on a warm beach as much as the next guy.  I really enjoy checking out restaurants in the various countries I visit.  And I did both of those things on a recent trip to Panama with a group of listeners.  But I must admit that the highlight of the...
Enjoying Argentinean Steak

Enjoying Argentinean Steak

by | Jan 26, 2016

After returning from a recent trip to Argentina, and enjoying some of the great steaks and Malbec wines, I was thrilled to see a steak house in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico serving steaks prepared Argentinean style. On the grill, open flame. If you ever visit PV, check out...