I have to give a shout out to our friend, Bill T., who goes hunting every fall. He doesn’t always end up with game but this past year, someone in his hunting party did. I’ve been savoring several pounds of deer sausage in my freezer since late October! Thanks, Bill! This country gravy can be adapted … Continue reading »
Our friend Vinny came over again last week to share with me another of his mother’s heartwarming, satisfying dishes – pasta e fagioli, or, as Vinny calls it,” pasta fazool”. Any way you say it, this dish has it all – warm, hearty, healthy and delicious and it was really inexpensive to make. As Vinny … Continue reading »
I love pie. Okay, so maybe I don’t love all pie but all pie is NOT created equal. Why? It’s all in the crust. Yes, crust may be the single most component by which I will judge an entire pie. Even a can of cherry pie filling is okay with me, so long as the … Continue reading »
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Soup This thick, hardy, rich soup recipe is so full of flavor, warmth and texture, your family will forget they just gobbled down a bunch of broccoli! I’m a huge fan of soup. At restaurants, I almost always inquire what the soup du jour is, just in case it’s something yummy. This … Continue reading »
This recipe utilizes garden fresh yellow zucchini, tomatoes and lemon thyme. I kind of ripped off the title from Amelia’s really awesome prior post of What’s in the Fridge Pasta. But the name seemed so fitting. I love this time of year in the Bay Area. The weather is fabulous and gardens are abundant with … Continue reading »
