The zucchini at the Farmer's Market is HUGE. So much that we needed a dish where this was the main component. Luckily, we found this Rachel Ray dish from her 365 No Repeats. With a few modifications, it was super easy to make, filling and a nice end of summer dish. Ingredients: 1 pound bow-tie … Continue reading Chicken and Zucchini Bow Tie Pasta
J’s Lasagna
I'll be truthful, I prefer simple, clean flavors. I don't like meat in pasta sauce and I'm not in love with Ricotta cheese. After years of eating my family's version of lasagna, J couldn't take it anymore. He had to make his own. J’s Lasagna Homemade Lasagna with meat sauce by Dispatches from the Castle … Continue reading J’s Lasagna
Family Bran Muffins
These are a tradition for my husband's family to eat on Christmas morning. Be warned, while the name is bran, the taste and nutritional values are regular, bakery inspired, delicious muffins. Ingredients: 2 shredded wheat biscuits (each is about 2 ½ by 4 inches) 1 cup boiling water 1 ½ cups sugar 3/8 cups butter … Continue reading Family Bran Muffins
Salmon with Garlic, Basil and Tomato
Salmon with Garlic, Basil and Tomato 2 cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 whole wild salmon fillet (also called a “side of salmon,” about 1 1/2 pounds [I just used fillets])1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil (divided [chiffanade style])2 medium tomatoes (thinly sliced)1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper … Continue reading Salmon with Garlic, Basil and Tomato