Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

I love chicken pot pie.  It is that glorious, rich, comforting childhood meal.  I also adore an amazing chicken soup and I am a sucker for pasta.  This dish combines all of those loves into one soul filling bowl.   The secret is in the broth which can’t be rushed.  A good broth is a symphony. …

Pasta with Pancetta and Peas

Ever looking for a pasta dish without a heavy sauce?  Sometimes I want the heartiness of pasta but I am not in the mood for a red or cream sauce.  This recipe fits the bill.  Smoky pancetta or bacon combines with peas and lemon in a barely broth sauce for a light yet filling meal! …

Pesto Sauce

As we begin to bid farewell to summer, I thought I would celebrate with pesto. This universal sauce is so easy to make and divine! INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the nuts, the cheese and about halfthe olive oil.  Blend to combine into a smooth paste. Add the basil, lemon zest, lemon juice and blend on low,…

Delicious Kale Salad

We are often so unimaginative with salad.  It doesn’t have to be anemic iceberg  and cherry tomatoes.  A salad can be a divine layering of flavors and textures.  Here is a favorite in our house. Four ingredients with a 5 minute, vinaigrette dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of kale or winter kale,  chopped 1 cup of…

Carrot Butternut Squash Puree

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds of butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces  3 tablespoons butter substitute 2 cloves garlic lightly smashed 6-7 fresh sage leaves 1 lemon zested 1/8 cup of stock salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Put a small pot of salted water on to boil. When the water comes to a boil, add…