Penne Pasta with Nettle Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Olives
1 lb penne or other tubular or bow tie pasta, don’t use spaghetti 1 cup sun-dried or slow-roasted tomatoes shredded parmesan or asiago cheese 1 […]
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Nettle Pesto
Use this Nettle Pesto on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, with cheese, in salad dressings, and dips. No fresh nettles? You can substitute with basil or arugula, […]
Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Sesame Seed Dressing
Strawberries are back in season. When shopping for strawberries look for dry, firm, ripe red berries. Berries do not ripen once picked, so avoid the […]
Mango Lassie Cocktail
Mango Lassi – serves 2 generously With mangoes in season, try this refreshing, delicious drink, consistency of a milkshake. One of my favorite drinks, as […]
Baby Greens with Mango, Radish, Snow Pea, and a Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
2-3 cups mixed baby greens, arugula, or spinach 1 chopped mango, peeled and stone removed- (Not sure how to slice a mango? watch) ½ cup […]
Artichokes with Lemon Butter
Artichokes are in the markets now. They can be intimidating for the beginning cook but they are truly easy and quite delicious! 2 artichokes butter […]
Super Easy Chocolate Clusters or Chocolate Dipped Candied Ginger
1 cup good quality, semi-sweet chocolate baking bar or chips 1 ½ cups of dried nuts fruit peel or ginger (optional) Melt ¾ cup good […]
Tortellini Sausage Soup with Veggies
Nice with a glass of wine, a salad, and some crusty bread. Serves 6-8 Olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion […]
Roasted Yams or Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Cream
So simple but so tasty. Serves 3-4 2 large yams or sweet potatoes Olive oil Salt and pepper Chipotle cream Heat oven to 375 degrees […]
Shitake Mushroom & Winter Squash Risotto
Creamy, filling, and so satisfying. Stay close while cooking, you need to keep up on the stirring. 3 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken […]
Caramelized Vegetable and Meatball Soup
Winter is all about hearty soups and chowders. This is one of my favorites. Make extra and freeze. 1 small, peeled and seeded butternut squash […]
Squash, Chorizo, and Sage Tart
This tart makes a great appetizer or main dish with a green salad. For an easy way to cook and cut squash see the end […]