Mediterranean Tortellini with Hummus and Spinach: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Turn your place into a fine neighborhood bistro tonight! You’re fixing a Mediterranean-style tortellini with hummus and fresh spinach. The service is great, the company is stellar and the price is right.

A mound of traditional hummus rises from the center of this serving of cheese tortellini swimming in a yogurt-based white sauce with sweet peppers and kalamata olives. The plate is finished with a wreath of dressed baby spinach and chopped tomatoes.

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I Grew Up in the Kitchen

I grew up in a Montana kitchen. I was the youngest in a working family with 4 kids in Missoula, Montana. The kitchen was simply where life was happening, so I liked hanging out there. Because of...

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Broccoli/Pineapple Stir Fry: Monday, January 19, 2026

It’s tangy, tasty and terrific! You’re being good to yourself with this large dose of cruciferous vegetables. Powerhouse broccoli, with onion, sliced water chestnuts and browned mushrooms are paired with fresh pineapple, toasted/sliced almonds and marinated/grilled tofu in a tangy Asian sauce.  Flavors and textures galore live in this meal!  

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Pasta Bolognese: Friday, January 16, 2026

Today, you’ll add another recipe to your repertoire of pasta sauces. Pasta Bolognese (or pasta Bologna-style). That, however, would not be pasta made with cheap lunch meet slices. Bologna is a region in Northern Italy where they enjoy this version of pasta with meat sauce.

Featuring ground meat in the sauce is an American adaptation. You’ll create your own Italian homemade Italian sausage right on the stovetop. You can trust this sausage, as you know everything that’s in it.

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