We start by making our own dough. There are about 5 different versions of the dough recipe, and this year we used some semolina flour.
My brother Greg, who inherited my Mom's "great cook" gene, is mixing the dough. Then it is left to rest, kneaded, and rolled out on the pasta machine
The pasta sheets are then topped with this filling of meat, garlic, cheeses and a few ingredients I am not at liberty to reveal. It's a closely guarded family recipe. In fact, when my brother broke up with a girlfriend many years ago, the first thing my mom asked was, "Does she know the ravioli recipe?" Luckily for her, she didn't.
World's best mom working on a row of the world's best ravioli.
World's best ravioli all cut and sealed.
All ready to go to the freezer where they will wait for Christmas Day.
Now all we had to do was repeat 104 times and we've got enough ravioli to feed about a dozen ravioli-loving relatives.
Too bad we our computers don't have smell-o-vision.
What are your favorite holiday traditions?
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14 comments:
Oh Kim-
This is such a wonderful story, and the ravioli looks amazing.
My specialties are ham empanadas and homemade eggnog!
Teresa
xoxo
Yummy!!! Take care, Caroline
Those look amazing! Every Christmas eve my grandpa makes clam chowder and chili. And every Christmas morning I make apple cider cake donuts. Cannot wait!
They look delicious! Can't wait!
-Ravioli-loving Relative
I love great food. Made with love is even better. How fun!
Aw, you were here? Would've loved to meet at Starbucks or something! I love that your mom wanted to know if the Ex knew the ravioli recipe--that's gotta be some good stuff there. Might need you to save me a pan.... :)
what a wonderful tradition! and delicious I am sure.
looks yummy. love Italian food
Ok, my tummy just growled and I'm a little jealous. My former in-laws have the same tradition but that part about being former means I'm not invited. :(
Maybe I'll make my own.
LMAO: "Does she know the ravioli recipe?"
Looks delish! Ok, think its lunch time now...
xoxox
Kim,
how fun! Looks yummy, I'm hungry!
Spending time with family and doing "family" things is so special!
Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season.
Merry Christmas!
Rebecca
They sound delicious, Kim, and I can't imagine how great they taste! P.S. Absolutely love your mom's comment about the ex knowing the recipe. So funny!
So cool. What a fun tradition to have as a family.
Yum! It's breakast time and I'm ready for ravioli - what a fun, delicious tradition! My mom and I always bake ginger bread cookies together. A labor of love, but they are so cute and it's always memorable. Love holiday traditions!
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