Crummy Labor Day weather sapped the desire to grill from me. And it's a good thing too, since I had nothing good to grill. So I skipped the store and worked from freezer and pantry for a pasta that was nearly as good for a next day lunch as for dinner. PLUS, I had theContinue reading “Lazy Man’s Pasta (Lazy Wo-man, too!)”
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Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta
I kind of daydream about this pasta. Ok I do daydream. And it's EZ! Throw it together – no deep thoughts. Altogether 3 steps. Cook pasta, blend pesto, roast tomatoes. Dot with ricotta and you're wishing for a spork :)! Don't go all crazy with the pesto recipe either – use your hands for measuringContinue reading “Meat-free Monday (or Tuesday or…) Pasta”
“I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Pasta
Despite the season our local farmer’s market had some hot looking tomatoes last week. They couldn’t be from around here, but family genetics make me desperate. Saturday would be mozzarella, tomato & basil day. Friday would be grilled lamb and pasta with a raw (crudo) tomato sauce. It’s super flex, requires no measuring and exceptContinue reading ““I Don’t Feel Like Cooking” Pasta”
Take Out…Sort Of
If at first you don't succeed, try Chinese. …and it need not be authentic. But it can make veggies really appealing :). And it's pretty quick -20 minutes start to table – I prepped, picked up, cooked, dropped off children at multiple activities all the while. Ah spring! I call it lo mein, andContinue reading “Take Out…Sort Of”
Addendum to a Letter to My Vegan Friends
I make this one pretty often. It’s a big batch veggie stew based on ratatouille, but with even less finesse. Right here is a family dinner and lunches for about a week for my faux vegetarian child. She claimed vegetarian status years ago, but insisted it included every variety of Chinese pork dumplings, hot dogsContinue reading “Addendum to a Letter to My Vegan Friends”
Greens Gone Pasta
There is one sure fire way to get people (children, reluctant spouses/partners – present adult company excluded!) to eat their veggies. Garlic! At least that's one secret. The other is pasta. That's why this pasta dish gets the greens gone, especially mild mannered farm friends like spinach. Seriously, if it works on my little/big guy,Continue reading “Greens Gone Pasta”
For the Love of Pesto
I love pesto…and it loves my hips. Back in the day, I used to (and sometimes still do) add butter after I tossed the pasta with all the oil, herb, cheesy, nutty deliciousness that is pesto. After all, what was one more fat added to the mix. I was still in my thirtees! But nowContinue reading “For the Love of Pesto”
“P” is for Pasta…and Pazzo
Oh…(expletive!) I'd wanted to make the Bon Appetit pasta with bacon, leeks and cream I'd seen a couple of months ago. In fact I was elbow deep, close to the finish line, when I cracked open the NEW pint of cream I had bought for this and another recipe. And that's when I saw it,Continue reading ““P” is for Pasta…and Pazzo”
Unemployment Pasta
Here's what happens when lifestyle radio hosts have no radio job – they cook…I mean, I cook. Here's the beauty of this pasta. It's cheap, it's easy, and you can make it in the middle of the day. Also meat free, fiber rich, heart healthy and vitamin C centric. Mostly this pasta with sugar snapContinue reading “Unemployment Pasta”
Next Day Sauce
I am a sucker for pasta shapes. There, I've said it. This weekend my guy and I played tourist, strolling through New York's Eataly among other places. Actually, the day couldn't have gone better. Street parking during the winter in New York is a gift and plays to my frugal nature. Jam was the originalContinue reading “Next Day Sauce”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 