tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post4026645141528483045..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: Pasta alla NormaKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-9507421989999462502012-10-20T16:32:41.201-05:002012-10-20T16:32:41.201-05:00Hi Sarah, you'll enjoy this, trust me! It'...Hi Sarah, you'll enjoy this, trust me! It's really good stuff. Thanks for the kind words, and the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-21996841617389831422012-10-20T12:41:13.121-05:002012-10-20T12:41:13.121-05:00As soon as I saw this, it made me smile...because ...As soon as I saw this, it made me smile...because I know I'll make it! Love pasta, love eggplant so it's definitely something for me! :) Wonderful shot, by the way. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000977839397239030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-5645669929676728522012-10-18T16:18:49.313-05:002012-10-18T16:18:49.313-05:00Hi Sarah, isn't it a nice dish? You're lu...Hi Sarah, isn't it a nice dish? You're lucky to have a neighborhood restaurant that serves this - I don't see it all that often on menus. Thanks for the comment, and I'll check out the Supper Club.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-61031142936034471502012-10-18T10:55:44.774-05:002012-10-18T10:55:44.774-05:00I LOVE spaghetti alla norma! There's a little ...I LOVE spaghetti alla norma! There's a little Italian trattoria a couple blocks away from me that makes the most fantastic version. Perfect for a cozy fall dinner!<br /><br />(BTW, this would be a perfect contribution to this month's pasta-themed <a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/supper-club/" rel="nofollow">Shine Supper Club</a>!)Sarahhttp://shine.yahoo.com/supper-club/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-48503402528396373922012-10-16T09:12:36.131-05:002012-10-16T09:12:36.131-05:00Hi Amanda, I didn't know that you worked for A...Hi Amanda, I didn't know that you worked for Australia's national opera company! That must be tremendously fun. I'd have to check with Mrs K R, but I'll bet we have recordings of most, if not all, of the operas by Bellini, Rossini, and Donizetti. Such a terrific trio of composers! Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-46050941934754685652012-10-16T09:10:34.452-05:002012-10-16T09:10:34.452-05:00Hi Bam, when Mrs K R is in the kitchen doing some ...Hi Bam, when Mrs K R is in the kitchen doing some baking, there usually <i>is</i> opera playing in the background! Anyone who loves the sound of the human voice singing should at least try to get acquainted with opera - it's such good stuff. As is this dish! Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-44376732280351928942012-10-16T06:27:02.731-05:002012-10-16T06:27:02.731-05:00Yay! More eggplant. I work for Australia's nat...Yay! More eggplant. I work for Australia's national opera company as my day job, so I am loving Mrs Kitchen Riffs telling of Norma. You have got to love the bel canto repertoire of Bellini, Rossini and Donizetti - my favourite operatic period!Amanda@ChewTownhttp://www.chewtown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-72135476018730884702012-10-16T00:28:33.273-05:002012-10-16T00:28:33.273-05:00A big thank you to Mrs. Kitchen Riffs for a a grea...A big thank you to Mrs. Kitchen Riffs for a a great over view of the opera, Norma. I am also a hopeless closet lover of Italian Opera and still cry ever time I ever watch or listen to lyrics from La Boheme. I think that I would be in perfect harmony if I was in your kitchen making this beautiful roasted egg plant pasta dish listening to the opera in the background. Bams Kitchenhttp://bamskitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-85233278596483145842012-10-15T07:59:05.810-05:002012-10-15T07:59:05.810-05:00Hi Raymund, isn't roast eggplant wonderful? I...Hi Raymund, isn't roast eggplant wonderful? It really does add quite a bit of flavor and body to this great pasta dish! Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-41589109741848612772012-10-15T01:49:57.460-05:002012-10-15T01:49:57.460-05:00Roasted eggplants will definitely give a lot of fl...Roasted eggplants will definitely give a lot of flavour to that dishAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38259600336597716102012-10-14T12:15:02.476-05:002012-10-14T12:15:02.476-05:00Hi motherrimmy, eggplant parm is probably the dish...Hi motherrimmy, eggplant parm is probably the dish most people think of when they think of eggplant; at least it's the first one on my list. This is a really nice alternative, and frankly much healthier. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-60369492076747401682012-10-14T10:57:41.802-05:002012-10-14T10:57:41.802-05:00I don't use eggplant often enough. It's su...I don't use eggplant often enough. It's such a healthy vegetable, but short of eggplant parm, I never know what to do with it. This recipes sounds delicious, and I'll bet I can get my husband to eat his eggplant with this!motherrimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305837415970849152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-56981445011916533272012-10-14T10:34:19.260-05:002012-10-14T10:34:19.260-05:00Hi Christine, I often like to combine two differen...Hi Christine, I often like to combine two different recipes - it makes for easier cooking! ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-92028908147050431372012-10-14T10:33:34.145-05:002012-10-14T10:33:34.145-05:00Hi Jenny, eggplant, tomato, and pasta is a wonderf...Hi Jenny, eggplant, tomato, and pasta is a wonderful combo. If you like eggplant, you'll like this dish. Enjoy! Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-42602284128929725382012-10-14T02:39:30.258-05:002012-10-14T02:39:30.258-05:00Beautiful looking recipe for a weeknight meal and ...Beautiful looking recipe for a weeknight meal and love that you've incorporated your awesome recipe for roast eggplant in it!Christine @ Cooking Crusadehttp://www.cookingcrusade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-11517583666974916592012-10-13T23:03:48.203-05:002012-10-13T23:03:48.203-05:00I've never put eggplant in my pastas but I rea...I've never put eggplant in my pastas but I really love eggplant so I'm not sure why I haven't done it before! It looks soooo good! Will definitely have to try it. Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcakehttp://www.ichigoshortcake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-5371442503426885602012-10-13T10:00:32.668-05:002012-10-13T10:00:32.668-05:00Hi Holly, eggplant is a really nice veggie, but I ...Hi Holly, eggplant is a really nice veggie, but I don't use it as much as I should. I like this dish so much, though, that it's becoming a regular for us.Thanks for the kind words, and the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-27185721862654106542012-10-12T20:44:32.254-05:002012-10-12T20:44:32.254-05:00Your pasta alla Norma looks so good. It inspires m...Your pasta alla Norma looks so good. It inspires me to use eggplants more often in my daily meal routines. Thanks for the Bellini's opera story. Always love it!Holly / Beyond Kimcheehttp://www.beyondkimchee.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-48786892238340596222012-10-12T15:13:33.578-05:002012-10-12T15:13:33.578-05:00Hi Nami, roast eggplant + pasta = mouth delight! ...Hi Nami, roast eggplant + pasta = mouth delight! Really nice stuff. Ricotta salata is definitely worth trying, IMO, particularly if you like Romano. Thanks for the weekend wishes (and comment!) and I hope you have a great weekend too!Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-61909284306499014812012-10-12T15:12:27.881-05:002012-10-12T15:12:27.881-05:00Hi Katherine, isn't this a nice dish? I'l...Hi Katherine, isn't this a nice dish? I'll bet this is one you probably had when growing up. Glad I could remind you of this. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38424255105931602762012-10-12T15:11:05.455-05:002012-10-12T15:11:05.455-05:00Hi Donalyn, you're right - there definitely is...Hi Donalyn, you're right - there definitely is a reason this one is a classic! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-65067861825859127632012-10-12T10:56:52.978-05:002012-10-12T10:56:52.978-05:00Like I mentioned in your previous post, I looooooo...Like I mentioned in your previous post, I loooooooove eggplant, and often add in pasta too, but I have never roasted eggplant and added it in the pasta! I am already looking forward to trying this. Pasta is definitely great week night meal for us. And thanks for introducing ricotta salata! I love checking out new kind of cheese and I even love the big cheese section of supermarket too. I like reading cheese review before buying them (some can be expensive and taste is not my favorite...). Have a great weekend John! Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-57079962206997922642012-10-12T10:30:15.321-05:002012-10-12T10:30:15.321-05:00This looks amazing and reminds me that I haven'...This looks amazing and reminds me that I haven't had this in ages. I'll be making your recipe soon for sure since I often have all the ingredients on hand. I'm dreaming of it right now in fact...katherine Martinellihttp://www.katherinemartinelli.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-8528221168882312052012-10-12T09:42:05.301-05:002012-10-12T09:42:05.301-05:00Mmmm - it's a classic for a reason! Just look...Mmmm - it's a classic for a reason! Just looks SO good :)Donalynhttp://dlynz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-76302498483280990842012-10-12T08:34:21.930-05:002012-10-12T08:34:21.930-05:00Hi Baker Street, it's hard to go wrong with ro...Hi Baker Street, it's hard to go wrong with roast eggplant! Thank for your kind words and for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com