It has finally cooled off here and autumn has arrived. There is an abundance of squash varieties in the produce section and that means it’s time to add them back into your meal rotation. Butternut squash also makes a huge presence, whether precut or in the freezer section ready to use. Try this recipe and…
Category: Pasta
Red Lentil Pasta
I have been experimenting this fall and winter with alternative protein pastas. I love chickpea pasta. Banza is my go to brand. It’s in a bright orange box if you are looking to try it. The penne and elbow shapes work best with sauces and pestos. I wanted to try red lentil pasta next. Fortunately…
Orecchiette w Sausage and Broccoli
Comfort Pasta is here! Autumn has finally been welcomed in the tri- state area! My Family LOVES Orecchiette Pasta. I have a couple of ways I like to use them. This one is a favorite among my clients. My family likes it as well. Fun facts on Orecchiette. It gets it’s name because the shape…
Basil Pesto
Presto! That’s how fast you can make Pesto. If you are harvesting massive amounts of Basil from your summer garden, then it’s time to make massive amounts of Pesto. Get out your food processors, and some garlic, pine nuts, olive oil all that basil and Parmigiano. I use this of course on pasta, but it…
Fresh Roasted Tomato & Walnut Pesto
This dish is a favorite among my pasta loving clients and my family. I like to use 100% whole wheat spaghetti. It’s nutty flavor works well with this pesto. You can use your favorite type. Taking fresh tomatoes and roasting them adds a new twist to a classic pesto preparation. There is an abundance…
Labor Day Menu
I feel like celebrating Labor Day in America is the quintessential signal to the end of Summer. The community Pool closes. If children have not returned to school they will on Tuesday. There is a shift in the winds. Where did those lazy days of summer evenings go with family and friends? They are not…
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