Our summer is coming to an end and I have already started dreaming of cool Fall evenings, with a brisk wind whipping up the crunchy leaves in a flurry, the autumnal colors decorating the outdoors, and a warming fire crackling in the back yard pit, sipping hot apple cider and […]
Main Dish
Using The Entire Italian Pack
Looking at the beautiful colors in this pack this morning, I am not having any trouble getting inspired. Once again I am getting out of my usual rut of making the same ol’ same ol’ stuff.
Pasta with Chickpeas, Bacon and Veggies
PrintPasta with Chickpeas, Bacon and Veggies Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients4 strips bacon, cut into pieces Extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound pasta (I used elbow because that is what I had on hand) 1 1/2 C cooked chickpeas (or 1 can) 1 C cherry tomatoes, […]
Sautéed Cabbage and Sausage
PrintSautéed Cabbage and Sausage Prep Time: Cook Time: 20 minutes This is a delicious and easy recipe to use up a head of cabbage. You could also use water instead of beer but the beer gives it a more interesting flavor. Ingredients3 Italian Sausage Links, sliced (you could also use […]
Summer Veggie Pasta
PrintSummer Veggie Pasta Ingredients1 lb penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium zucchini, chopped 2 cobs of corn, shucked and kernals cut off 1 bunch of kale, cleaned and chopped 1 bunch of spinach, cleaned and chopped 1/2 cup cream 1 tsp greek seasoning 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup […]
Sweet and Spicy Mango Chutney (?)
Beautiful Ataulfo mangoes from Bountiful Baskets paired with red peppers 3 for $1 at one of my favorite stores, what does that mean? Well, in my kitchen it means “Sweet and Spicy Mango Chutney”. I don’t know that this could technically fall under the “chutney” category as it has no […]
Fusilli con fave, vongole e calamari
Fusilli with Fava beans, Clams, and Calamari 1lb fusilli col buco (or any long noodle pasta) 3/4-1 lb. calamari rings 1 lb. clams (in shell pre-cleaned) 1 1/2cps. * fava beans (pre-shelled and blanched) 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1 TBS. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. extra […]
Eggplant Meatballs
Have you ever tried eggplant in your meatballs? It adds a nice depth to the flavor, and has the extra benefit of adding a little bit of health to your dinner.
Recipe Round-Up for March 2, 2012
Juice-Free Juicing!
Don’t pass the word along to Sally and Tanya but I am not a big fan of juicing. I feel a bit of a sugar spike if I drink too much fruit juice, and green juices generally just taste like grass to me (and as I am not of the […]