We've put off trying this recipe for a while because it seemed complicated. That couldn't be further from the truth! It was really very easy, though a bit temperamental. The original post cites Rachel Ray as the original creator as published in Woman's Day magazine.
End of season pesto
I'm warming back up to Italian food. For awhile, nothing compared to the food I had in Florence, so I shied away from trying to perfect Italian at home. Luckily, J loves Italian style cuisine so we've dabbled in a few dishes (like Pizza Margherita and Eggplant Parmesan). We had a bumper crop of basil … Continue reading End of season pesto
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
Favorite Summer Risotto
I cut this recipe from Self Magazine seven years ago and it's still one of my most favorite summer dishes. Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes (I use a little more) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic (I use about 4 cloves) 1 small onion, diced (or medium, depending on how much you like … Continue reading Favorite Summer Risotto