Life…and eating in the fast lane, no time to pull over, it happens – so, what to prepare for dinner? Continue reading Flatbread with Ricotta, Prosciutto & Snap Peas
Category: Meal Planning
Fresh Ricotta-style Cheese
When fresh traditional ricotta disappeared from local Italian markets, it was time to consider making my own ricotta, well sort of… This basic, simple ricotta-style cheese recipe makes a wonderful alternative to store bought–lovely for a sweet treat or part of your favorite lasagna–fresh ricotta a favorite little kitchen gem. Continue reading Fresh Ricotta-style Cheese
Baked Ziti with Sausage
It’s Spring Break time for kids of all ages, and that includes me. But I thought I would share another image from my Family & Friends Cookbook, No. 10 – Baked Ziti with Sausage – the secret is in the spices. Continue reading Baked Ziti with Sausage
Gaspacho Soup
How’s your kitchen economy? After taking an accounting of food costs, I decided to pause, head back to my cookbook library for wisdom, wit and simple, fresh meals. To begin, who better than MFK Fisher and her simple Gaspacho Soup–cooking with grace and economy. Continue reading Gaspacho Soup
Butter-Poached Spring Asparagus
One sure sign of Spring, asparagus at the farmers’ market, so perfectly beautiful it needs just a simple preparation, perhaps poached in some ‘magic butter?’ Continue reading Butter-Poached Spring Asparagus
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