Susie Kessler cooks gourmet food constantly. She’s adventurous, has a super-educated palate and is not afraid to put in effort. Today’s Sheet-Pan Gnocchi recipe is Susie’s adaptation of this New York Times Sheet-Pan recipe. It’s super easy, fun to assemble and as Susie says, the choice of ingredients is very forgiving. If you’re not including pancetta,…
Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta – Just 4 Ingredients
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….
Cauliflower Black Bean Soup – Diced Avocado Garnish
Truth be told, I’m lazy. I have a minimal amount of energy that I need to spend carefully — to accomplish tasks and to enjoy living. If there’s a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table, I’m in. The Instant Pot is feeding my slothful ways. It’s like having a clever helper working away…
Purple Roasted Cabbage Apple Salad
When you’ve had your fill of the Kardashian-Bieber playground to the stars in nearby Pointe Calumet, a short drive outside of Montreal in the direction of Oka, wander over to the beach, near a forest and bike trails and in the midst of lush farmland, with apple orchards and cheese galore. (Oh, how I love cheese!) Nab a purple…
Savoury Zucchini Cakes – Thanks Mom!
Have a sweet Mother’s Day everyone! Skip the sugar rush and show your mom you love her with these Savoury Zucchini Cakes. Savoury Zucchini Cakes 9 small zucchini (2 lbs), finely grated 1 c each breadcrumbs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2/3 c minced red onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 t each sea salt, oregano 1/4 t freshly ground…