Farro with Red Bell Pepper and Tomatoes I should have called this lunch in a jar. Since I acquired soy sensitivity I have had to learn to plan. I’m not talking about what are you going to do tomorrow, or where are you going on vacation. I mean I always have to be mindful of … [Read more...] about Farro With Vegetables
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars I made my own peanut butter, I made my own jelly, and then I made peanut butter and jelly bars. … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Peanut Cookies
Peanut Cookies Did you ever wonder whom your favorite chefs admire? If they are good cooks or chefs, they must really be in the position to ferret out the good stuff for us. Well I admire Ina Garten because her recipes work. She tests her recipes before she springs them on … [Read more...] about Peanut Cookies
Sweet Potato Hash
Sweet Potato Hash Memorial Day is coming. Yeah, a three-day holiday. That usually means people will be coming. What to fix? What to fix for a crowd? What’s easy? Brunch. … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Hash
Spicy Spinach Dip
Spicy Spinach Dip I had some left over pine nuts from my angel hair pasta with feta and pine nuts so I thought I would use them up by making spicy spinach dip. I thought this was an ideal place for them. Pine nuts are a little pricey so I did not want to waste one little … [Read more...] about Spicy Spinach Dip
Really Good Green Beans
Really Good Green Beans I started to call these the best green beans in the world. Then I started to call them mmmmmm green beans, or no more gloppy soup green beans. Then I just decided to call them really good green beans. … [Read more...] about Really Good Green Beans
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream I made angel hair pasta with feta and pine nuts two weeks ago for my Greek fix. Now what better way than a little chipotle cream to calm the Mexican craving, a little nod to Cinco de Mayo. … [Read more...] about Shrimp with Orange Chipotle Cream
Worcestershire Sauce
Homemade Worcestershire Sauce What made a person get up one morning and say, “I know, I’ll put stinky fish sauce and tamarind together and make a delicious condiment.” … [Read more...] about Worcestershire Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
Angel Hair Pasta With Tomatoes, Feta, and Pine Nuts As soon as you can get your hands on some flavorful tomatoes, make this dish. It is so quick you won’t believe it. The hardest part is the prep. This dish is probably the “poster-child” for mise en place. It goes together … [Read more...] about Angel Hair Pasta With Feta and Pine Nuts
