I am a big fan of macaroni salad as it is a side dish I enjoy with sandwiches, at a picnic or barbecue – makes a good snack too. I liked Karen’s recipe from backroadjournal because of the addition of kidney beans (I did use small red beans). Great ingredient to add to the salad … Continue reading
When I am looking for a simple and quick recipe filled with lots of flavor I often turn to pasta. It doesn’t hurt that gochujang is one of the ingredients and who doesn’t like butter. Also, when this recipe by Eric Kim of NYT Cooking received 5 stars (out of 5) it’s sure to be … Continue reading
This recipe by David Tanis caught my eye on the New York Times Cooking site. I have one of his cookbooks “David Tanis Market Cooking – Recipes and Revelations Ingredient by Ingredient.” Sure enough upon looking through his cookbook I found the same recipe but it was called “Stewed Zucchini Pasta with Ricotta and Basil.” … Continue reading
This is the second Pasta alla Vodka (white wine) recipe I found that has been “tweaked” from the traditional version. It’s not that I don’t like vodka I just prefer to cook with wine. Regardless of what you use the alcohol brings out the flavors of the sauce which adds to its creamy and smooth … Continue reading
Way back in February my local grocery store had a big display of this heart shaped pasta and being a person who enjoys “fun” pasta shapes I had to buy a box. So, what to make that would be special for Valentine’s Day and was different from all the recipes I already had made. Obviously, … Continue reading
Not too long ago I was introduced to a New York pasta company called Sfoglini. This pasta shape, cascatelli, was developed in 2019 by American food podcaster Dan Pashman in collaboration with the New York pasta company Sfoglini. It is a short pasta and a hybrid of bucatini and mafalda pastas with a flat strip … Continue reading
Pasta and zucchini are a favorite combo any time of the year. I have a few recipes already, but different. This one uses mascarpone cheese (yum) and a gremolata garnish. It cooks quick all in one pot and the sauce just loves the pasta shells, inside and out, and coats them beautifully. 1-inch rigatoni works … Continue reading
I looked for a recipe online using creme fraiche, as I had some about ready to expire, and came up with this simple, quick dinner that is meant for two. Perfect – chicken breasts, a little pasta, creamy sauce with one of my favorite year-round veggies – zucchini (author used mushrooms) a touch of fresh … Continue reading
I first saw this recipe using calabrian chilies on whatsgabbycooking. I was curious as to the word “calabrian” and come to find out Calabria is a region in Southern Italy, located at the toe of the foot where calabrian chilies are grown.These chilies are small, red in color and have a smoky and fruit flavor … Continue reading
Okay – what is hemp? On the box “One of nature’s superfoods, hemp is a heart-healthy, whole plant protein, with the perfect balance of Omega 3 to 6 and all 20 amino acids, including the 9 that your body doesn’t produce on its own. Hemp is also packed with magnesium, fiber, iron, phosphorus, zinc and … Continue reading