It’s time for one of my favorite pasta dishes. This easy-to-assemble smoked salmon pasta features snow (or snap) peas and mushrooms with a delicious creamy basil pesto sauce. It’s topped with chopped fresh tomatoes to bring out the fresh flavors.
It’s Saturday, January 11.
Another great week of dining lies ahead. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders.
Light up the tastebuds with Cajun tonight! What makes a dish “Cajun?” The vegetable trifecta of celery, peppers and onion is part of the formula. However, “cajun” seasoning is the key. It’s generally a combination of paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper and oregano.
You can use any variety of canned beans for this recipe, but red kidney beans are the most authentic.
Slurpy good dining awaits you tonight. Japanese Udon noodles are on the menu! Brown miso and a touch of wasabi add the Japanese touch to broth that holds snow peas, browned mushrooms and red bell peppers.
You’ll gain a nice umami flavor by adding cooked shrimp to the mix. Finish the bowls with chopped green onions, chopped peanuts and fresh lime juice.
Mustard greens, the often overlooked dark leafy green, is the center of attention tonight! If you don’t care for the sharp flavor of mustard greens, just use some chard. The greens are served over a bed of slightly spicy, roasted potato rounds. Poached winter pear pieces accent the greens with a touch of sweetness and a sprinkle of aged gouda cheese adds just enough savory richness to finish the dish.
It’s time for a great risotto! The combined umami of browned mushrooms, fresh basil and caramelized onions come together in this traditional Italian offering. An additional accent of toasted smoky tempeh finishes the flavor profile.
Serve with a green salad and you’ve got something to celebrate. Risottos take a little more time, but they’re worth it!