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Warm pasta salads make a quick and easy weekday meal for lunch or dinner. Fresh peas and basil add a perfect bite of fresh green. And, leftovers are equally good the second day… warm or cold. Since this is going to dress a very large bowl of pasta, […]
What’s the appropriate meal before a hike in the woods on a cool morning at the tail end of summer? Bircher-Benner Muesli makes 1 bowl 1 Tablespoon rolled oats 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon Sweetened Condensed milk (or 1 Tablespoon cream & 1 teaspoon sugar) 1 […] 1/2 of a Lemon …make lemonade! How many recipes call for 1/2 of a lemon? Too many. Don’t let that remaining half go to waste. Homemade Lemonade makes 1 rocks glass juice of 1/2 of a large, juicy lemon 1-2 teaspoons sugar (or if […]
The speckled color of these pinto beans mutes dramatically after their soak. You won’t mind, though. This makes a very yummy bean stew …and refried beans worth eating the next day.
These leftovers are on their way to becoming refried beans. Stuff them in a […]
Normally, I like to keep the sugar to a minimum. But, I was in the mood for a sweet treat. So, I added more sugar than I usually would (1/2 cup). The higher sugar content also creates a lovely texture. This could easily be made with as little as 2 […]
It’s so easy… Grainy mustard can be seen speckled throughout this batch of mayonnaise. As the only mustard in the house, it was an unexpected improvisation. And, I was rewarded with a nice dose of flavor. Pristinely fresh eggs are imperative. Homemade Mayonnaise make […]
This is a perfect drink to make your own. Add more wine, more sparkling water, or more Campari. It’s your choice. If you’re not a fan of Campari, give this a try with one scant shot. You might be a convert. Bicicletta makes 2 2-4 ounces […]
Another Salad?
Or Sauce?
Salad wins! And, since summer’s bounty is soon to end. (…Or, slowly fizzle out) It’s time for a splurge. Brown Butter Sage Pasta 1 lb pasta of choice (I like […]
Shades range from light yellow to pink to dark red tinged with black
After a weekend of salads, pasta dishes and popping tomatoes like candy, the rest went into one big batch of spicy jalapeno tomato jam. The level of spicy heat will depend on […]
Can you take the heat? Leftover chicken and hot red peppers from Gu’s Bistro made an amazing stir fried rice. If you like it hot, this makes a quick & delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Gu’s Bistro Chicken Fried Rice leftover Gu’s chili pepper […] |
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