Weeknight Cooking Archives - The Italian Chef

Cacio e Pepe

by Phil Torre | May 19, 2017 | Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight Cooking

I really love Roman cuisine, especially the pasta dishes. I have featured classics like Carbonara, Buccatini all’Amatriciana and Spaghetti alla Gricia here in the past. Cacio e Pepe is another one to add to our repertoire of crowd pleasing Roman pasta dishes....

Aglio e Olio

by Phil Torre | Mar 17, 2017 | Pasta, Recipes, Weeknight Cooking

Pasta Aglio e Olio, or oil and garlic, is quick easy and delicious. A perfect combination! Aglio e Olio Mondays used to be a thing in our house, but we drifted away from that, replacing it with takeout way too often. Well, it’s time to get back to basics....

Chicken Paillard with Arugula Salad

by Phil Torre | Nov 10, 2016 | Chicken, Recipes, Salads, Weeknight Cooking

Thin cut Chicken Paillard quickly browned on both sides and topped with a peppery, lemony Arugula Salad is an easy, healthy and delicious weeknight meal. Chicken Paillard topped with a salad was one of my staple meals when I waited tables at my Father’s...