Mushroom and Herb Pasta Sauce

by Sally on January 22, 2012 · 3 comments

in Pasta,Sauces & Condiments,Vegan Dishes,Vegetarian Dishes

This is an amazing tasting sauce. My absolute favorite pasta sauce. A recipe I thought I’d save for a future cookbook. But it seemed the right thing to share with you now.

I’m crazy about mushrooms. For years I have made a mushroom pasta sauce, or mushroom marinara, that uses lots of parsley and other herbs. A staple in my house for years, I used to make double batches and freeze it in jars because we ate it so much. It was always handy for a quick and satisfying dinner. [click to continue…]

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Liquid Gold: Homemade Chicken Broth

by Sally on January 16, 2012 · 3 comments

in Soup & Chile

This year, step away from the box – boxed chicken broth, that is. Simmer chicken pieces (or bones) for a few hours with carrot, onion celery and herbs, then strain, cool and freeze. The house will smell heavenly and you will have “liquid gold” in the freezer to use for fantastic soups, stews, risottos and more. [click to continue…]

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Healthy Smoothies

January 8, 2012

  Smooth, creamy and bursting with fruit flavor, protein smoothies are an easy to make healthy breakfast option. Another nice thing about smoothies, you can customize them for your nutritional and taste preference. Whirl ingredients together in a blender at high speed and enjoy. If you are in a rush, smoothies are easily transportable. Mine often end up being consumed in the car or at my desk. My favorite flavor is raspberry-banana, but you can use strawberries, mangos, blackberries, blueberries or a combination. Create your personal favorite flavor.

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Homemade Almond Milk

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year! If you have a goal of eating more healthfully this year, here is an easy, healthy recipe for homemade almond milk. It’s a great alternative to cow’s milk in your diet. We use it every morning for our breakfast smoothies. It’s good over cereal, oatmeal, or just for plain drinking. Homemade sure beats the stuff in a box, and it’s simple to make. What isn’t better homemade? It tastes better and is better for you.

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Endive Leaves with Green Goddess Cream

December 27, 2011

Crisp, refreshing and pleasantly bitter, endive leaves make the perfect palette for herbed cream cheese reminiscent of classic Green Goddess salad dressing.  These leaves make an easy, light appetizer for New Year’s Eve and other celebrations accompanied by a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine.

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Golden French Onion Soup

December 19, 2011

A steaming bowl of French onion soup topped with melted Gruyere cheese – classic comfort food and a dinner solution for the craziness of this holiday week. Made ahead, it re-heats beautifully after a busy day of shopping, wrapping and getting ready for Christmas.

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ScanPan CTX Cookware Giveaway!

December 16, 2011

As I mentioned in the recent post, Great Gift Ideas for the Cooks in Your Life, the ScanPan is my favorite non-stick pan for making eggs, omelets and other dishes. The other night I used it to make one of our favorite dinners - seared jumbo sea scallops to top risotto. With the ScanPan CTX, my omelets slide right out and my scallops get a golden crust and don’t stick. I love this pan. It’s the best non-stick I’ve ever used.  Thanks to the nice folks at [...]

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse with Peppermint Snow

December 11, 2011

White chocolate, refreshing peppermint, cream cheese and whipped cream combine for a rich, light textured dessert for the holidays. This creamy mousse, piped into two-ounce ramekins, is a small indulgence that’s big on taste and satisfaction. Just enough to satisfy the end-of-dinner sweet tooth following a holiday meal.

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Kale and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

December 5, 2011

With many people adopting meatless recipes to serve for Meatless Monday’s, I decided to update an old-time, cold weather comfort food dish: stuffed pasta shells. I’ve updated my old recipe with kale.  One of the healthiest vegetables you can eat, kale is a power-packed member of the cabbage family. It’s considered a “superfood” – whole foods that have a naturally high concentration of nutrients, which makes this recipe update truly super.

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Great Gift Ideas for the Cooks in Your Life

December 4, 2011

Occasionally I want to write to you about an ingredient, a tool, or something else food and cooking related. These will be bonus posts and in addition to the cooking and recipe posts published on the weekends. As the holiday season is in full swing, here’s a list of gift  possibilities for the cooks and home chefs in your life. All of these items would make great gifts. Some are an investment, some are small and good for stocking-stuffers or what my mom used to [...]

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