We ended up with another big bunch of asparagus from the garden, and it just so happens that I had another recipe that I wanted to try. I’m sure I go through more Dijon mustard than the average person, but it seems to work well with so many things. It helps make this recipe really…
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Mustard Roasted Beets and Carrots
It’s cold, it’s rainy, and I wanted roasted things or great soups. Roasted veggies won the draw. I decided to make a meal out of them by serving them on a salad with slices of sautéed chicken breast, olives, and cheese. We are not particularly beet lovers, but Don came walking through the kitchen after…
Paella
Recently, our friends decided to make paella, and we were really glad to get an invitation. It’s a fabulous one pot meal. When I make it, sometimes I add peas or green beans, skinless boneless thighs, and smoked sausage. If you don’t like seafood, leave it out. Really, you are making a dish with the…
Pasta Aglio Olio
It doesn’t get any more Italian than this. When we were growing up, my brother wouldn’t eat (red) spaghetti sauce, so dad always fixed aglio olio (garlic and oil) for him. It’s so simple, and such an old standby for a quick meal or side, that I just haven’t made it for Don until recently. …
Greek Flavors
To give your dishes a Greek flair, some of the ingredients you might use are: feta calamata olives dill mint oregano basil lemon zest & juice extra virgin olive oil garlic onion