Blog Archives for tag fresh parsley

‘Zucchini Penne with Ricotta’

What a wonderful vegetarian pasta dish to help use up that stock pile of summer squash!  Simple a combination of… Continue reading »

Summer Squash Fettuccine with Basil Pesto & Walnuts

There’s nothing like the freshness of a homemade basil pesto.  Simply a mixture of the fragrant basil leaves, buttery pine… Continue reading »

‘Almond & Raisin Agrodolce’

Anytime you see the Italian phrase agrodolce in a recipe, it simply means ‘sweet and sour.’  You can pretty much bet… Continue reading »

‘Salmon with Fresh Sorrel Sauce’

Similar to a homemade pesto sauce (but without the cheese), this flavorful, bright green sauce is made from a puree… Continue reading »

Toasted Chickpeas with Curry

This fragrant chickpea nibble can be enjoyed either as a side dish, snack or appetizer idea.  Simply canned chickpeas (rinsed,… Continue reading »

Elegant Beef Daube

For me, there is something inherently elegant about a classic French dish like this one. No matter what time of… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds

As a decadent side dish or vegetarian entrée idea, my Saffron Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Almonds is as… Continue reading »

Pecorino & Roasted Radish Risotto

It is fun to experiment with flavorings and add-ins for a creamy bowl of homemade risotto.  On its own simply… Continue reading »

Harissa-Spiced Halibut with Israeli Cous Cous

The idea behind this colorful dish came from a recipe in Food & Wine magazine.  They used salmon instead of… Continue reading »

Broccoli with Preserved Lemon Gremolata

A traditional gremolata is an Italian condiment made with chopped, fresh parsley, lemon zest and juice, garlic and olive oil. For… Continue reading »