I just loved this recipe – my second attempt at cooking gnocchi. It was perfect for a 90+ degree light dinner. Awhile ago I made a recipe using gnocchi and it turned out terrible. This happens occasionally but I had never cooked with gnocchi before so it was a little disappointing; I actually threw it … Continue reading
There are more veggies in this dish such as red onion, red and yellow bell peppers, petite peas and an extra kick with saffron threads and oregano. I was going to change the title to include more information but decided viewers need to look at my recipe more closely and see for themselves. I mentioned … Continue reading
Zucchini, or summer squash, lends itself to so many different flavor profiles. In this recipe it is dukkah and a lime tahini sauce. Talk about a five star recipe – this recipe hits all the notes! Dukkah is a special Egyptian blend of spices, seeds and nuts making this perfect for many things such as … Continue reading
A favorite dish year round is pasta with a simple tomato sauce. When fresh tomatoes are available and my basil plants are producing, these are my preferred main ingredients. Of course pasta, either Angel Hair, Capellini, Bucatini, or Thin Spaghetti as they cook quickly. During the cooler months I use canned tomatoes and buy those … Continue reading
What better way to wind down the summer season than with a plate of spaghetti, Farmer’s Market tomatoes, fennel and zucchini and my homegrown basil? Just says “summer”. Most of the veggies are roasted but I chose to use fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded to add at the end with the fresh basil. I added … Continue reading
I know this is late in “tomato season” like it is here in Michigan. Plan ahead for next year and buy yourself one of these tomato slicers. I have been using this gadget for a few years and I absolutely love it. I have always had trouble cutting a straight thin slice of tomato for … Continue reading
This is the time of the year when there is an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs in my garden and the markets. When I first saw this recipe I was immediately drawn in at the word “pesto”. A flavorful ingredient to perk up a side dish like this. What a perfect way to use … Continue reading
I have been making my traditional lasagna for many years as just about everyone in my family likes it except for a few vegetarians. I always have extra sauce to serve over spaghetti for them or the younger kids so no one is ever left out. As a matter of fact it is one of … Continue reading
This is the last fresh tomato sauce from my small garden for the 2014 growing season here in Michigan. I have had a bumper crop of tomatoes and my herbs always do well. I have been busy using tomatoes with veggies, salads and sauces or just eating them on their own. My herbs, such … Continue reading
My first trip to New Orleans in July with my two sisters – a city that never goes to sleep… I cannot even imagine how it is during Mardis Gras! If you are looking for something different and full of action pay a visit to this historic city. Of all the traveling I have done … Continue reading