Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es
When we lived in Andorra, one of our favorite day trips was to La Bisbal d’Empordà on the Costa Brava, Spain, to buy pottery.
We’re in Italy – but here is the final bit on gardens – maintenance.
Like the dreaded green garden monsters lurking under the giant leaves (zucchini), tomatoes can go from “Are they ever going to be ripe enough to eat?” to “What am I going to do with them all!” in what seems to be, a matter of seconds.
This is an easy dinner for 2 that is ready in under 30 minutes.
A bit of salty bacon and sweet red onion adds big flavor to simple, sautéed summer squash.
Pumpkin Cornmeal Bread, a lovely, soft, moist bread that could be the perfect pull-apart rolls on your Thanksgiving of holiday table
It might not have been the intention to make holiday bread, but when it’s bright red, well….
Salmon Pie with Fresh Salmon, Smoked Salmon and Savoy Cabbage, topped with creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Veal Marengo, with Shallots and Mushrooms, serve on pasta, polenta or gnocchi
Spaghetti with Chicken, Mushrooms and Greek Olives
Chicken breasts, cut into pieces and lightly floured, are a flavorful base for a quick spaghetti dinner.
This is reminiscent of the old-fashioned 'Spanish Rice' One could add a cup of frozen peas to the rice to make a complete dinner.