Lentils with Wild Mushrooms and Caramelized Onion Serves 6 Inspiration Lentils are healthful and have a great texture, but they are a litttle bland. So I add the flavors of rich caramelized onions and musty wild mushrooms. French green lentils … Continue reading →
Puttanesca Sauce Yield: 4-6 Servings Inspiration Puttanesca is similar to marinara sauce, but it is tart and spicy. It should be “hot” enough to establish a bite, but the pepper should not overpower the delicate flavor of the herbs. Ingredients … Continue reading →
Quick Tomato Sauce with Variations Yield: 1 pint Variations: Light Tomato Sauce, Sun-dried Tomato Sauce Inspiration This is my 5-minute homemade alternative to Paul Newman or Chef Boyardee. For variety, add capers, marinated black olives, sliced mushrooms, roasted or sauteed … Continue reading →
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Yield: 1 pint Inspiration Covered and refrigerated, this pesto will keep for months. It makes a good cracker spread; it adds instant thickness to tomato sauce; and it really adds flavor to sandwiches or scrambled eggs. I … Continue reading →
