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Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Here’s a pesto recipe that uses sun dried tomatoes instead of basil. It’s very easy and fast and you could have all the ingredients in your pantry. Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Serves 4 1 lb spaghetti ½ cup dried tomatoes in oil 6 Tbs pine nuts 1 clove garlic 2 T […]
Continue ReadingBaked Zucchini & Caraway
Caraway, also known as Meridian Fennel or Persian Cumin, is a biennial herb with a fleshy root and slender, branched stems. There are many health benefits to eating caraway. * Caraway seeds are used to relieve indigestion, cold, cough, fever, throat infections, appetite loss and gall bladder problems. * The seeds strengthen the functions of […]
Continue ReadingBlistered Cherry Tomatoes
I usually roast my tomatoes in the oven, but here is another method that’s super quick and easy. You can serve these as a side dish for meat, chicken or fish. There’s something very rustic looking about them. I might even finish them with some balsamic glaze at the end. Blistered Cherry Tomatoes Serves 4 […]
Continue ReadingZucchini with Lemon & Basil
So simple! There is something very satisfying about being able to go in the back garden and pick a lemon, fresh zucchini and basil. It’s so simple and delicious. Zucchini with Lemon & Basil Serves 8 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium zucchini, sliced in long thin strips with a vegetable peeler Zest of […]
Continue ReadingPasta with Roasted Zucchini
Here is a meatless Monday recipe using zucchini. It’s simple, fresh and delicious. Pasta with Roasted Zucchini Serves 6 16 oz pasta of your choice 3 Tbs olive oil 2½ slices fresh bread, torn into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, smashed 4 small zucchini (about 1 lb total), sliced ¼ inch thick ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper Kosher salt ¼ cup grated […]
Continue ReadingMustards Grill’s Curried Slaw
Here is a recipe that the Los Angeles Times published from Mustards Grill in Napa. I have the cookbook and love it. I am always looking for interesting sides for summer BBQs and this fits the bill. You could use it as a bed for grilled shrimp or chicken as well. The restaurant serves it with crispy […]
Continue ReadingMarinated Artichoke Quiche
I was going through some old magazines and came across this recipe for Artichoke Quiche. I have to make anything that has artichokes in it for my family. This recipe comes from the RSVP section of the November 1981 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested […]
Continue ReadingBroccoli Cheese Bites
I made these Broccoli Cheese Bites for a party last weekend and they were a big it. They are really easy to make and I mixed up the ingredients earlier in the day and put it in a zip lock bag ready to be made into patties. Broccoli Cheese Bites 16 oz package of frozen broccoli, […]
Continue ReadingKale & Brussels Sprout Salad
Yes, I’m posting another healthy and delicious salad recipe! Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad Serves 8 to 10 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs Dijon mustard 1 Tbs minced shallot 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper 2 large bunches kale (about 1 […]
Continue ReadingFrenched Green Beans Almondine
I didn’t have a green bean frencher!! The horror! The other day, my good friend, Chris, asked me if I had a green bean frencher. I stared at him blankly. A green bean what??? How could I have never heard of a green bean frencher? I really thought I owned almost every type of kitchen […]
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