Blog Archives for tag olive oil

‘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 »

‘Tomato Salad with Pecan Pesto’

The Southern spin in this recipe comes from the use of toasted pecans instead of pine nuts in a classic… 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 »

‘Sugar Snap Pea Salad’

I keep a rolling collection of recipes involving buttermilk—not only because I like its rich yet tangy taste, but because… Continue reading »

Chicken Cutlet Caprese

Beneath this flavorful and fresh caprese salad are grilled, balsamic-marinated chicken cutlets.  The thinly sliced chicken cutlets marinate overnight in… Continue reading »

Steak Peperonata

A classic peperonata is a southern Italian sauce made with olive oil, sweet peppers, fresh herbs and capers.  The peppers gently… Continue reading »

‘Pecan-&-Raisin Parsnips’

This recipe would work very well with a number of root vegetables: turnips, carrots, or even rutabagas come to mind…. Continue reading »

Angel Hair with Ricotta & Tomatoes

The beauty of this summertime pasta is in the creamy, ricotta cheese-coated pasta strands mixed with the bright, fresh flavor… Continue reading »

‘Spicy Pasta all Norma’

Pasta alla Norma is a classic Italian pasta dish made with cubes of tender eggplant, fresh basil, garlic, dried oregano,… Continue reading »

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 »