Smokey Tomato Sauce

by | Jan 15, 2019 | 0 comments

We make this sauce in August when we have more tomatoes than we know what to do with. We love the “hearty without meat” flavor it brings to a wide variety of dishes. Another plus: it maintains it’s unique, smokey flavor through the canning process....

Basil Pesto

by | Jan 10, 2019 | 0 comments

This pesto recipe is very versatile. It is pictured here with Cavatappi pasta, cherry tomatoes and some fresh mozzarella. We like to make lots of pesto in the summer when fresh basil is readily available and freeze it for use throughout the year. Having pesto on hand...

Italian Sausage and Cheese (Not) Stuffed Manicotti

by | Jan 10, 2019 | 0 comments

These “not stuffed” manicotti may be a little easier to make than the traditional filled pasta tubes we’re used to, but this recipe still requires an investment of time. Luckily, once you are committed, you might as well make enough for the future....

Basic Tomato Sauce

by | Jan 9, 2019 | 0 comments

When you need a fresh-tasting tomato sauce, but don’t have all day to make it, this basic recipe is a great option. Fresh carrots, celery, onion and garlic all brighten – and deepen – the flavor of the canned tomatoes. Perfect served simply over pasta and also...

Tomorrow’s Nutty Banana Bread

by | Dec 4, 2018 | 0 comments

This banana bread is worth the wait, though it smells so good in the oven that it’s hard to hold out as the recipe (and tradition) dictates! Adding some whole wheat flour, pecans, a touch of nutmeg and a hint of vanilla helps create the nutty flavor that...

Vegetables in Fragrant Cumin Tomato Broth

by | Nov 26, 2018 | 1 comment

We enjoy this flavorful Indian vegetable dish for lunch during the colder months of the year when a salad just doesn’t sound good. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be heated quickly on the stove or in the microwave. It is chock full of healthy...