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Welcome to Cancel Your Reservation. This is a collection of recipes that I have cooked or baked and want to share with you.

First - let me say, I do not like to cook. I don't get a relaxing feeling while chopping veggies, or strolling the aisles of the grocery store. I would much rather make a dinner reservation and eat out with my husband and enjoy being waited on, and relaxing at the end of the day. But lets be real, eating out all the time gets expensive, and its not the best for the waistline or our health, even though there are many healthy alternatives available now when eating out.

So, with that being said, I get in the kitchen after work and cook. I don't like it, I'd much rather clean up and do dishes after the meal than prepare the meal. The kitchen isn't my favorite room of the house. To give you some background, I burn things when I am cooking. ALOT. I can't tell you how many times I have set the fire alarm off in my house. I also burn myself while cooking, not on purpose, but I'm clumsy in the kitchen - and messy. So, if you are like me, and like to eat out, more than you like to cook, please read over these recipes and try them! Just get in your kitchen - even if it is a few nights a week. The recipes are easy to prepare, and they taste good! They just might make you cancel your reservation - and eat in! Not all of the time of course, who are we kidding :) - but more often.

Just a note, I did not come up with these recipes - no - I don't have that gift that some people are blessed with that allows them to come up with amazing recipes and flavors that compliment each other. Sources for the recipes will be noted.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Creamy Pasta With Pancetta, Leeks & Peas

This pasta dish is perfect to make on a night when you have had a long day and need something quick and easy to make, that tastes delicious. I found the recipe for Creamy Pasta With Pancetta, Leeks, & Peas recipe on line  on allrecipes.com - a great recipe resource. Enjoy!

Recipe:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
12 ounces whole wheat farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
3 ounces chopped pancetta (this is similar to italian bacon - you can find it in your deli)
2 leeks rinsed and sliced thin
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if you like cheese!)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Cook pasta and set aside.
Saute chopped pancetta until fat is rendered and it starts to brown. Add sliced leeks and cook for 8 minutes. Add the butter to the pan. After 8-10 minutes add the wine then cook an additional 1-2 minutes until reduced. Reduce heat to low then pour in the cream. Add in the frozen peas. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Mix the cooked pasta with the sauce and plate. Top with additional parmesan. 

Creamy Pasta with Pancetta, Leeks & Peas
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