Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers combines so many of my son’s favorite foods. I like to use a pasta with ridges because the ridges give the Pesto with Basil a place to latch onto and bring you more flavor. Add freshly roasted red pepper, loads of freshly grated Parmesan […]
Meat Sauce is easy to make and beloved by adults and kids alike. I like to spoon it over pasta with ridges because the ridges hold on to the sauce. Capellini and spaghetti squash are also great choices to make with Meat Sauce. They’re both thin strands; so the flavor […]
Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]
Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) is Georgian (Russian) in origin and is easily found ready made in Russian neighborhoods. It is the Georgian equivalent to catsup- although it has a much more complex flavor. Both catsup and Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) have fruit as their base-tomatoes for catsup and sour plums […]
This Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce glistens like rubies in a bowl. It has a slight tart flavor from the fresh cranberries and pomegranate juice and sweetness from the orange juice and marmalade. I find that a little tart on your tongue goes a long way in lightening up the meal. Cranberry-Pomegranate-Orange Sauce […]
I make this Vegan Mixed Mushroom Gravy for my daughter, who is vegetarian. The truth is, everybody else loves it too. The gravy’s rich brown color comes from the juices of the Portobello mushrooms . I use more of those than any other mushrooms. Rather than do the annoying job […]
This wonderful all-purpose Tomato Sauce is full of flavor and works well with any pasta or vegetable recipe. You can prepare it all year round because it is based on canned tomatoes. I use it for pasta, as a base for meat sauce, for lasagne and even as a dip […]
Caper mayonnaise can be made easily with regular or olive oil bottled mayo. Mix it with mustard and capers and optional herbs. It is a delicious condiment with Fried Green Tomatoes, fish or chicken. Prep time: 5 minutes
Mustard Vinaigrette is easy to prepare . You can vary the flavor of this basic Mustard Vinaigrette by adding 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped chives. Click on the link for a Balsamic Vinaigrette. Prep time: 5 minutes
Often, the simplest recipes are the best. This Lemon Vinaigrette is proof of this statement. As my Mother in Law used to say: This one is “ich, mich, pich. Use it on salads, vegetables, chicken and fish to really bring up the flavor. Click on the link for a Mustard […]