Here, left over pesto, penne and chicken come together to make a quick & easy dinner that we really want to eat. One regret… A drizzle of pesto would have made this even better. Next time, I’ll be sure to save enough pesto to drizzle over the top.
October 12th, 2011 | Category: Breakfast, Eggs, Food, Garden, Mostly Healthy, Pasta, Quick Lunches, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Vegetables |
The last few tomatoes have been some of the sweetest of the season. This simple sandwich beautifully showcases their stellar quality.
Tuna Cilantro Ciabatta makes 2
1 jar Italian oil-packed tuna, flaked 2 big handfuls of cilantro (one handful roughly chopped & one handful barely chopped) […]
Sometimes, you just need a beer.
I love cooking with Rogue Brewery beer. The flavors are so rich and complex, one bottle goes a long way. There are many amber ales out there that would make acceptable substitutes. But, I doubt you’ll find one that makes a better […]
What do you do when you’re craving turkey day fare?
I like to roast a chicken basted with butter. Corn pudding and garlic green beans complete the meal.
Corn Pudding makes 1 baking dish
4-5 cups fresh corn 2 cups half and half 4 […]
A is for Atlanta!
About a month ago, we found some late season peaches at a local farmers market. This one was air-brushed by nature. Pretty? Yes! Tasty? Yes. Texture? ..ehh. So, it was time for some jam. Now, it’s gone. And, we’ll have to buy some frozen […]
Super crisp, tart and oh so FRESH! They’re apple perfection.
Dessert Apples 1 apple per person
1 apple lemon wedges tupelo honey
1. Slice apple.
2. Squeeze each slice with the juice of a lemon wedge or two.
3. Drizzle […]
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 […]
This mountain of cheesy pasta was inspired by an empty refrigerator.
…and a crumbly hunk of feta that was begging to be eaten.
Feta Pasta Bake makes 1 casserole
1 lb ditali pasta, cooked al dente 2-3 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 […]
My Sweet Summer Garden Tomatoes…
…we’re so sad to see you go.
Lovely California Wonders
We guarantee you’ll be back next year.
And, Tiny Yellow Currants
We won’t forget about you.
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