I am so thrilled we have so much asparagus coming on. The challenge is to be able to come up with some new ways to use it. I left to take a walk after I made this recipe, and Don, who normally isn’t too interested in asparagus, ate all of it, before I got home! …
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Basil Shrimp
PrintBasil Shrimp This is an amazing and easy main dish or appetizer.IngredientsExtra large shrimp Extra virgin olive oil Lots of pressed or minced garlic Lots of chopped fresh basil and/or fresh oregano Sea salt (good grade) Freshly ground pepperInstructionsRemove legs from shrimp. Split the shrimp in half lengthwise (I left the shell on). It’s…
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. …
Artichoke and Spinach Cheesecake
Really why make artichoke dip, when you can turn it into a great appetizer cheesecake. I found some mini springform pans, so I made mini cheesecakes (just in case you think the pecans, tomatoes, and olives look like they come from the land of giants!). PrintArtichoke and Spinach Cheesecake Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes…
Eggplant with Garlic
We’re harvesting a little eggplant now and this is our favorite recipe for it. It’s the same recipe I use for kohlrabi. You’ll love this as a side, on crostini, or for an amazing vegetarian main course, on pasta with roasted tomatoes and parmesan. PrintEggplant with Garlic Ingredients1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium eggplant, cut…