The asparagus production is increasing every day. I’m not complaining, but I do need to step up my recipe skills. For a fast and delicious side dish, Asparagus Olives and Parmesan is perfect for spring. PrintAsparagus Olives and Parmesan Ingredients2 TBSP butter 1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus, cleaned and cut into 2″ pieces at an…
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Minestra
Lately, one pot meals are on my radar. In my family, one of my favorite meals is Minestra, Italian comfort food. It’s a delicious and easy combo of sausage (and other pork products), greens, and beans. So, if you’re in a hurry, make it in a pressure cooker (I used an Instant Pot). But,…
Butternut Squash and Rice Patties
Because it’s fall, it’s time for butternut squash recipes. In our house, we love squash, and Butternut Squash and Rice Patties are irresistible. Also, to change up your holiday menu, this is a delicious side dish. In addition, here’s a few more butternut sides to try: Mashed Butternut Squash with Mexican Spinach Topping, Butternut Squash…
Fall Sausage Pasta
We can’t seem to keep up with picking tomatoes, right now. They’re small but delicious. I’m roasting a lot of them into our favorite sauce, then freezing whatever we can’t use. When you add that harvest to our bumper crop of basil, it makes for some fabulous pasta dishes. The last time I made this,…
Avocado and Artichoke Salad
I’m always looking for new salad combinations, and this one is has great flavor. We don’t always want a lettuce based salad, but really, here’s what happened – I cut into an avocado before it was ripe enough, and didn’t want to throw it out! (It’s a familiar theme with some of my recipe creations.)…