Blog Archives for tag shallots

Angel Hair with Dandelion Greens & Sopressata

With a sudden influx of ripe tomatoes from our vegetable garden, I recently made a homemade marinara sauce with the… Continue reading »

Orecchiette with Summer Squash, Pecans & Basil

I adore this glorious time of year when summer squash is at its peak.  Whether fresh from the garden, the… Continue reading »

Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms

Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »

‘Indonesian-Style Beef & Rice Bowls’

We really enjoyed this Indonesian rice bowl not only because of its flavorful red curry and coconut milk sauce, but… Continue reading »

‘Sliced Tomato Gratin’

Anytime you see the word gratin in a recipe it simply means that a dish is baked in a shallow dish… Continue reading »

Turkey Marsala with Rosemary-Mushroom Sauce

This sweet yet savory mushroom sauce works well on not only turkey, but shrimp, chicken, pork, veal and even over… Continue reading »

Swiss Chard & White Bean Sauté with Pesto

The other day when I made the Pasta Primavera with Pistachio Pesto, I ended up with extra pesto sauce (which… Continue reading »

Broccoli & White Bean Amandine

When you see the word Amandine in a dish description it denotes a few specific ingredients: almonds, lemon and butter. … Continue reading »

Wasabi Pea Soup

I always keep a bag of frozen green peas in the freezer.  Great to toss into a quick pasta, saute… Continue reading »

‘Stir-Fried Chicken with Walnuts and Basil’

A colorful stir-fry like this one is the perfect idea for a busy weeknight dinner.  With minimal prep, a stir-fry comes… Continue reading »