Our garden seems to choose every year what it will do well and what it won't. One year, it was zucchini. Another year, basil. This year seems to be tomatoes. So with the overabundance of tomatoes and a few small basil leaves, we wanted to make something that would be quick and easy and not … Continue reading Penne with garden Fresh Tomatoes and Basil plus Mozzarella
Homemade Paseo Caribbean roast
You may have noticed that whenever we take a vacation, we come back with a recipe. Our recent jaunt to Key West was no different. While we could have come back with a recipe for traditional Key Lime Pie (we did) and the best lime slush (also have that), we really wanted to recreate our favorite lunch at Paseao (which apparently is also in Seattle, who knew?).
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
I'll admit I was skeptical about this recipe. But after one bite, I wasn't skeptical at all. It was deliciously flavorful and less labor intensive than we thought it would be. Warning: it's pretty filling. Ingredients: 1 tb Ground allspice 1 tb Dried thyme 1 1/2 ts Cayenne pepper 1 1/2 ts Black Pepper freshly ground 1 1/2 … Continue reading Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
In college, J and I practically lived on jambalaya and coffee. Of course, it was the boxed version and after eating it for two years, we got pretty burned out. Which was sad because jambalaya is so tasty and easy and perfect for a chilly evening. Luckily, J found this jambalaya recipe and with a few tweaks cured the burnout.
Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta
If you told me 10 years ago, I'd be eating squash, I would never believe you. But I am! And I'm loving it! I had no idea these fall vegetables could taste so lovely! I'm always looking for new recipes and when a friend recommended this Self Magazine butternut squash recipe, I jumped at the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta