by Don Collins | Jan 10, 2026 | Chef's Favorites, Fish/Seafood, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Smoked Salmon Pasta
The ancient salty and savory flavor of smoked salmon gets paired with snow peas in a terrific pasta. The dish gets extra umami from browned mushrooms and the whole dish is gift wrapped in a basil pesto “cream sauce.” Make a side salad of your...
by Don Collins | Jan 9, 2026 | Recent Recipes, Recipes
It’s Saturday, January 11 Menus and shopping lists for January 12 – 17 and 19 – 24 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 delivery...
by Don Collins | Jan 8, 2026 | beans/lentils, Cajun, Recent Recipes, Recipes, Sausage
Cajun Beans ‘n’ Rice 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,...
by Don Collins | Jan 7, 2026 | Asian, Featured Vegetable Meals, Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Noodle Dishes, Recipes
Japanese Noodles with Shrimp and Snow Peas 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...
by Don Collins | Jan 6, 2026 | Chicken, Greens Recipes, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Mustard Greens with Spicy Potatoes 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...
