Gremolata originated in Italy and is used as a condiment in many ways. To make this dish even more delicious, add seafood of your choosing. See my recipe for Easy Home Made Pasta for that special touch. Enjoy! Gremolata Pasta What you’ll need: 1 pound of your favorite pasta 1 […]
Asparagus Cheese Tart
Serves 6 What you’ll need: 1 Tablespoon flour 1 sheet (8 oz.) puff pastry, thawed if frozen ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 pound medium asparagus, trimmed 2 Tablespoons good quality olive oil 1 Tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped Salt […]
Rosemary Lemon Butter Cookies
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies What you’ll need: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated or brown sugar (either one works) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon finely […]
Maple, Date and Walnut Bites
Makes 16 Balls Healthy snack without cooking! Have the kids help make these easy-to-make sweet treats. What you’ll need 2 ¼ cups Walnuts, divided 1 cup old-fashioned oats ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 7 dates) 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt Steps: Add 2 […]
Old Fashioned Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Serves 8 If you’ve never made an old fashioned pineapple upside down cake from scratch, you are really missing something delicious. You will need a 10-inch cast iron skillet or other 10-inch oven-proof skillet or round cake pan for this recipe. What you’ll need 2/3 cup unsalted butter, divided […]
Shaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with Parmesan
Serves 4 For those who grow their own zucchini, here is something try for a refreshing change! A mandolin works well for this, but if you don’t have one, just use potato peeler and slice the zucchini in very thin ribbons from top to bottom. What you’ll need 2 […]
