For a few years I had been slaving over a make-shift rolling pin (mason jar full of water) to get my pasta dough thin enough. For anyone without a pasta maker, you know how tedious this can be. Last year though, I was fortunate enough to be gifted a beautiful new pasta maker from fellow Crow, Riane. Since then I have been knocking out raviolis, lasagna, and linguine like it’s going out of style. Check out the process!
Once the pasta is all rolled out, you can cut it up however you’d like. I opted to stuff raviolis with ricotta, spinach and parm. Just a few minutes in boiling water and it’s done!
A Crow will never let good food go to waste-the next morning I used the leftover ravioli stuffing to make an omelet. I topped mine with fresh chives and Sriracha sauce. Yum!
The Story of Mo
Told by Holly
Maureen (Mo) Sullivan is one of the three crows holding down the Jamaica Plain Nest. Originally from New Jersey, she is the first person to introduce the words “yuengling” and “taylor ham” into my vocabulary. Although she still enjoys these nostalgic tastes, her culinary palette goes far beyond these items. Mo is always ready to take on the challenge of a new dish, but is equally happy reinventing the classics. When it comes to beverages, Three Philosophers, Stone, La Chouffe or any other finely crafted brew will stop this crow mid flight. Her Kitchen philosophy is simple: no meal should be created without the accompaniment of great tunes and that the best dinner parties should end with dancing.
Living in a house filled with wonderful yet hungry roommates Mo has become a master at feeding the masses with home cooked meals. Some notable dishes include Vegetarian Chili, Vodka Sauce w/ Linguine, Baked Mac and Cheese, and who can forget all of the Pizza Plans! Mo also happens to be a member of the Crow Bake team, alongside Emily and Riane and has perfected the art of making cheesecakes. She never lets a friend’s birthday pass without whipping up a tasty treat; in return we jokingly refer to her as “Mama” Mo. It is her strong ties to family and friends as well as her inclusive nature that helps to keep us crows such a tight knit group.
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