When it comes to pesto, my mom was an early adopter — it became popular outside of Italy in the eighties and nineties. We craved her spaghetti with pesto, She kept large pots of sweet-smelling basil on the balcony and whipped up Genovese style pesto, adding garlic, olive oil, pine nuts and plenty of Parmesan….
Mushroom Marinara Orangetti Squash
Do you believe in magic? There’s something magical about spaghetti squash. It appears to be solid, but cook it and coax it out of its shell with a fork — and voilà, you’ve got spaghetti strands. Take that, pasta! Orangetti squash is even more magical. Developed in Israel in 1986, it’s smaller and thus more…
Ginger Lime Squash Soup – Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Garnish
Even before the ball dropped on 2020, I’d been hankering to try a plant-based diet — a combo of wanting to contribute to climate action and to eat simple, healthy foods. So far, so good — a frenzy of vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds and fruits, all enjoyable and satisfying. Ginger Lime Squash Soup with…
Roasted Red Pepper Pesto – I give five forks
This Roasted Red Pepper Pesto clamours for your attention. The condiment shakes up your taste buds, whether you serve it as sauce, dressing or dip. Did I dream up this recipe? No, I discovered it in Mareya Ibrahim‘s Eat like You Give a Fork, and I give it five (out of five) forks.
Rigatoni Primavera – Take Two
When my son asked for some advice on what to bring to a work potluck lunch party, I just had to volunteer my services — and my sister’s. She’s my go to food prep buddy. For all you fans of pasta, roasted veggies, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, arugula, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan and basil, this Rigatoni…
Carrot Squash Sweet Potato Soup – Mini Dill Matzo Balls
One Bubbie made floaters and the other, sinkers. I was partial to the floaters — soft, billowy matzo balls that melted in your mouth. My cousin always joked about bouncing the sinkers along the narrow long Seder tables. Add them to this Carrot Squash Sweet Potato Soup, and you get a perfect meatless alternative…
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