Recent Recipes
Autumn Penne Pasta with Sicilian Pesto: Friday, October 11, 2024
My wife and I were exhausted after a long day of walking and sight-seeing in Venice. We stopped for dinner and ordered a plate of pasta with Sicilian Pesto. We were thrilled with the flavors! We asked the waiter about the herb combination and he explained that the addition of marjoram and substitution of almonds for pine nuts made it Sicilian-style. After a little experimentation at home, we landed on this version.
Here’s a perfect pasta for a fall evening. It’s loaded with newly harvested zucchini, summer squash, peppers and mushrooms. The Sicilian Pesto turns it into a special pasta experience.
Finish the week with a smile.
Leftover Night, Thursday, October 10, 2024
I often call it “free food night” You should have leftovers from the Bavarian Sausage Feast on Sunday. Make a couple fresh greens salads and cut up some fresh fruit to go with it. Easy fixings!
Swiss Chard with Pear and Feta, Wednesday, October 9, 2024
We are almost at the end of local fresh pear season. It’s time to take advantage of this fruit at the peak of its freshness. Savory lightly sautéed chard with tree-ripened pears and sliced Chick’n Strips over quinoa makes up tonight’s meal. Each serving is dusted with crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of toasted almonds.
Ravioli with Garnet Yam/Garlic Sauce, Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Ravioli with a rich-tasting garnet yam sauce is coming your way tonight. The sauce combines the savory flavors of yam, garlic and onion. It has a light buttery finish with a touch of nutmeg.
You’ll also make a yogurt-based eggless aioli (pronounced aye-o-lee) to drizzle over the top.
Spicy Broccoli Stir-Fry: Monday, October 7, 2024
Harvests are coming to a close so make a broccoli stir-fry tonight and add some fresh seasonal sweet peppers and onion. Enjoy the fresh local veggies while you can. You’ll add browned mushrooms, sliced water chestnuts and marinated tofu to fill out the variety of flavors and textures of this meal.
This stir-fry sauce has lots of interest with notes of fresh ginger and orange juice.
It’s Saturday, October 5, Is it already time for Octoberfest?
It’s Saturday October 5th!
Menus and shopping lists for October 6 – 11 and 13 – 18.
Another great week of dining lies ahead. It’s time to plan ahead and create your grocery orders.