Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers combines so many of our favorite foods. Roasted peppers , pesto and Parmesan are some of our favorites. I love all pasta. This recipe is best if you use a pasta with ridges because the ridges give the Pesto with Basil a place to […]
Pasta Bolognese is the Italian word for past with meat sauce. It sounds so much more inviting than: Pasta with Meat Sauce. Pasta Bolognese 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 […]
Dairy Free Pesto has no Parmesan and a much sharper garlic flavor. Of course, you can cut down on the garlic if you like; but lamb can take it. Spread this Pesto over a whole Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious taste of roasted lamb […]
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 slightly 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 specifically 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 Portabello mushrooms . I use more of those than any other mushrooms. Rather than do the annoying […]
This wonderful all-purpose Tomato Sauce is full of flavor and works well with any recipe requiring Tomato Sauce. 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 . I find the simplest way to emulsify the ingredients is by shaking them up together in a jar. You can vary the flavor of this basic Mustard Vinaigrette by adding 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped chives. I like to […]
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 […]