Pesto & Sauces
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Last week was pretty much a “Snow Week”. One of those small gifts from heaven. Being trapped at home isn’t normal for any of us and my daily routine seemed to circle between laundry, cooking, and TV watching. The kitchen was by far the busiest of all rooms, and the necessity for all things warm…
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Light Angel Hair Carbonara
Eggs and bacon are a daily morning ritual in our house. Seriously, every morning, we scramble, fry, omelet, or over easy some eggs. We use organic, brown, regular, egg whites only, and a variety of egg substitutes…and love them all. Add some crispy, smoky bacon and you are full of energy and off to…
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Kale and Walnut Pesto
Kale, our favorite “headless” wild cabbage, has been hot for a few years now. Everywhere you look there is kale on a menu or some recipe substituting and selling kale as the “it girl” new leafy green. The beautiful ruffled dark green leaves may stand in for basil, spinach, or mixed greens in some…
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Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce over Gluten Free Tagliolini
It’s hard not to overdue using this sweet succulent fall vegetable. Don’t let its tough exterior fool you! (PS: I buy it already peeled and diced!) We are still at the relative beginning of the cold season, so I am not ashamed to say that I can’t get enough. So far this fall, I’ve served…
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Light Fettuccine Alfredo
It has to be one of America’s all-time favorite ways to eat pasta: Fettuccine Alfredo. Besides the simple combination of butter with Parmesan, it’s usually kids’ first introduction to enjoying “pasta” for dinner. I know this was true when my boys were little. It is a go-to, fast and easy meal. And in a…
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