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,…
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…
Andrea Jourdan – La Boutique Notre Dame
Say you don’t feel like cooking but you also don’t want to eat out or order in. What are your options? You can try to get an invitation to dine with friends or family. Or you can hop on over to Andrea Jourdan – La Boutique Notre Dame and buy yourself a fancy pasta with a fancy sauce, then wash n’ toss some lettuce, drizzle on some…
20 Jittery Comforting Pasta Recipes – Stressless
Can you imagine a book titled “Enjoy Stress“? Stanley Abbott has written that book. We’ve all been enjoying way too much stress lately. In fact, we’re all in need of a collective massage. Check out Abbott’s book to discover how the right level of stress can improve performance, given the right mindset. Or how about…