by Don Collins | Feb 3, 2025 | beans/lentils, Chef's Favorites, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Edamame Risotto with Cilantro/Lime Pesto Our meal tonight starts with rice, an ancient food of the Arabs and Spaniards. It was later adapted in the kitchens of Italy to become Arborio rice. With Arborio rice in hand, we’ll make risotto. We’ll fold additional cultures...
by Don Collins | Feb 2, 2025 | Asian, Chicken, Featured Vegetable Meals, Recipes
Broccoli/Cashew Stir Fry Tonight’s stir-fry is loaded with nutrients! Broccoli is available pretty much year round and you can cash in on cashews in either bulk foods or the nut aisle. (I’ve actually met some very interesting people in the “nut...
by Don Collins | Feb 1, 2025 | beans/lentils, Mexican/Latin, Recipes
White Chili White bean chili is on the menu. You’ll get a kick out of this delicious and unique chili. I’m offering it as a weekend entree. A specially seasoned “Red Swirl” will add a decorative appeal while providing an extra chili kick. Assemble the soup early...
by Don Collins | Jan 31, 2025 | Recipes
It’s Saturday, February 1st. Menus and shopping lists forFebruary 2 – 7 and February 9 – 14 Another great week of dining awaits. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders. Many of us have turned to online shopping apps and grocery...
by Don Collins | Jan 30, 2025 | Fish/Seafood, Italian, Pasta, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Halibut Pasta Marinara Tonight you’ll use leftovers to create a tasty Italianate seafood ragu dish. Mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers and celery combine with leftover cooked halibut, Italian Sausage and capers in a spicy Marinara sauce. This meal is a fantastical...