I made this salad today at my cooking class/demo for the seniors and they loved it. In fact, one lady asked for seconds so I think she really liked it. I didn’t even get to taste it because I had just enough for the group and one to-go box they took back to one of … Continue reading »
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Broccoli Ricotta Pasta Toss
Here is my entry for this week’s Presto Pasta Nights. Be sure to visit Ruth at Once Upon a Feast on Friday and check out all the great pasta meals listed. I found this recipe, Broccoli-Ricotta Pasta Toss, for my entry and decided to give it a try. I made a few changes for what … Continue reading »
Mock Gyros with Chicken and Homemade Pitas
I decided to go with these Mock gyros instead of quesadillas tonight, mostly because I wanted to make Tzatziki sauce for the first time. I took off all the good meat left on the chicken and mixed it with some olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. I made homemade pita bread and Tzatziki sauce, … Continue reading »
Good Food = Memories
I’m amazed at the amount of memories a food or smell can bring to the forefront of my mind. Take these figs. Photo credit: Nutsonline.com They are a simple, sweet-tasting fruit, but over this past weekend I bought a bag of dried figs because I haven’t had any luck buying fresh figs. I’ve been wanting to try a fresh … Continue reading »
7 Layer Dip- Italian Style
I first found this recipe at Ms. Adventures in Italy’s recipe page and fell in love with the tastes and textures it provides. Each time I’ve made this I have added a different 7th layer, this time I used canned artichoke hearts. But you can add anything you like, it’s your dip- do what you … Continue reading »
Orzo pasta salad with basil and mozzarella
By request from a friend, I am posting my recipe for an orzo based pasta salad. One thing to keep in mind is I don’t measure my ingredients when making a salad like this so the ones listed here are all approximates. I don’t have a photo to post as I made this awhile back and … Continue reading »
Garden update
I just thought I would give a little update. I wish I could post some pictures but my camera batteries died and it only works with certain batteries. I know, that is very picky of my camera but I guess its telling me its old. *smile* I have been getting lots of cherry tomatoes, a … Continue reading »
New recipe…pasta con ricotta
I was watching David Rocco the other night and saw him make this pasta dish over an open fire stove outside in the Italian countryside. Oh my, the whole place looked like heaven to me. I can’t wait to get to Italy some day. Seems like it will be years before I get there but … Continue reading »
Did I hear someone ask for a vegetarian menu?
Oh yeah, I thought I did. It was you! Or maybe you? No? That’s ok, I promise this menu will please even us carnivores. I know my family enjoyed this meal. Since today is a sauce cooking/meatball making/pasta and bread making day, I wanted an easier meal last night. (Photo credit) I said easy? I … Continue reading »
Creamy tomato basil soup
This is one of our favorite soups and up until today, we always ate it from a can. Makes me say ick now, since I made some from scratch which was so simple. I apologize in advance for not having a picture we were very hungry! Creamy tomato basil soup adapted from La Madeleine’s Tomato … Continue reading »
