Let’s get something straight: eggplant parmesan is delicious. Nobody’s contesting that. But is it the only way to enjoy eggplant? Eggplants are in peak season right now and there’s more to them than just making eggplant Parmesan. Eggplants can be grilled, steamed, roasted or baked. Next time you stroll through the farmer’s market and happen upon […]
Tomato and Mozzarella salad is the perfect summertime dish for cooks in a hurry; slicing is the hardest part. We had this last night for supper and it was wonderful. It’s so nice to just go outside and pick a couple of tomatoes and some fresh basil, wash, slice and eat. I’m thankful that Kenny […]
I promised to post a delicious vegetarian soup made with Swiss chard (kale could be used), well here is what I came up with this weekend. I tried it out on Kenny and he seemed to like it, he loves any kind of soup and this was no exception. I thought it tasted very good too, but I am […]
This recipe makes the most of local farm-fresh ingredients such as cherry tomatoes and corn. Roasting the corn and tomatoes enhances their flavor, and the little ear-shaped pieces of pasta serve as perfect nests for the sauce. Serve with a salad for a quick, easy and light meal. Ingredients: 2 ears corn, husked 2 tablespoons […]
Excess summer bounty is perfect for this outstanding simple pizza. Grilling the veggies first brings out their wonderful flavors. I also like to add some black olives and pine nuts before adding the cheese. Ingredients: 8 small fresh mushrooms ~ halved 1 small zucchini ~ cut into 1/4 in. slices 1 each small sweet red […]
This is the easiest pesto recipe I have ever used thought I would pass it on… 2 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 3 garlic cloves 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste In a blender […]
Pasta Fagioli This is a wonderful healthy soup. Several years ago my mother and I started taking cooking classes at the Floyd County Hospital and this was a soup that Sally Nehoff (Hospital Nutritionist) fixed for her family and shared with her class. Since then, I fix this at least once a month all winter . I modify the […]
Tastes like summer! 1 pound fusilli 1 pound ripe tomatoes, diced Handful fresh basil, chiffonaded 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, grated Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package […]
