I haven’t broken up with you, dear readers. My Jittery constitution just needed an icebreaker to make me feel comfortable getting back on-line. Here’s the icebreaker… I’m grateful to friends who started retro recipe exchange chain letters. These days a web of connections with heartfelt sharing feels apropos. I complied with the first 3 requests,…
Arugula Roasted Pumpkin Seed Pesto – A Versatile Condiment
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….
Pasta Bolognese with Lentils – Minimizing the Beef
What a joyful experience — cooking meals for seniors in bulk in a commercial kitchen with experienced chefs. Arlene Lerner and Susan Schwartz, my chef buddies at Meals on Wheels, added to the joy. Arlene was in charge of the Bolognese sauce, fleshing out the modest meat supply with red lentils, eggplant and mushrooms. The small amount of cinnamon…
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…
Roasted Spaghetti Squash Pesto Pasta Bar
Jackie Mason could have a field day doing a routine based on today’s dietary restrictions. “He asks for pasta. She doesn’t eat gluten. He only eats Paleo. She insists on low carb. It has to be organic. He doesn’t want grains. She only wants whole grains. No fat, no dairy, nothing with a face…” On and on…
Heaping Layers of Love Roasted Veggie Lasagna
Do you measure your cooking by how much love goes into each recipe? Maybe you love the people you’re feeding? Maybe you love the food you’re preparing? Maybe both? Maybe you love the person who fed you this dish? Or the one who gave you her recipe? You can see where this is going. Food…
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