Our initial reason for gardening, before we even owned our own home, was to make pesto. We had always enjoyed pesto, and at the time with Ole in graduate school, buying the often expensive jar of it at the supermarket wasn't something we were willing to do. And the "pesto pot" … [Read more...] about Fresh Garden Pesto on Your Plate and in Your Freezer
Pasta
Lemon Cream Seafood Pasta for Hanging on to Summer
It's here. The last week of the summer is in full swing, and I am over my head in work and events and activities and last-minute to-do lists that just may very well not get done. Throw in a couple phone calls about the school book fair (remind me again why I am the chairperson … [Read more...] about Lemon Cream Seafood Pasta for Hanging on to Summer
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
If you saw Ole's Greek burger post, you may have been left wondering what kind of summer salad you'd pair that with. (I know you were.) It's not like a regular, ol' creamy coleslaw would do the trick there. And something about putting tzatziki sauce on your burger doesn't … [Read more...] about Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
Wish I Was There Mediterranean Pasta
I first made this dish several years ago for a ladies' night I was hosting at my house. Instantly a hit, I knew I'd be adding it to my list of favorite easy meals. Adding (or not adding) the meat at the very end makes it vegetarian friendly. There is a lot of dumping from jars … [Read more...] about Wish I Was There Mediterranean Pasta
Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
When a man works all day he wants to find some meat on his plate when he sits down for the evening meal (is it dinner or supper?). With certain meals the meat can be hard to find, for instance, pasta. Sure you can use a "meat sauce" but I'm usually back in the kitchen a few … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
