Crostini Appetizers with PestoI made this for my daughter-in-law and son recently and it was sooooo good on rotini. The pesto clings to the grooves of the pasta delivering perfect flavor in every bite. I highly recommend using rotini, or as we called it when we were kids, "scroodles."On crostini it's a burst of flavor--perfect for a savory … [Read more...]
Day Before Mashed Potatoes
You make these the day before, then bake them in the oven on the day you want to serve them. I get it that this is a way to have less to do when making a dinner, but for a big meal I don't see how this would work.At Thanksgiving or other big holiday, you probably will have the oven occupied by a turkey or other meat. It's always a problem trying … [Read more...]
Restaurant Quality: Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
This is a wonderful soup made from fresh tomatoes and red peppers. It's a gorgeous red color & has great reviews on AllRecipes.com.Enjoy this restaurant quality soup with just about any meal or have it with a salad & some bread. This is such a nutritious soup, but you still need some protein in the meal for complete nutrition. Maybe some cheese & … [Read more...]
Easy, Elegant French Apple Tarte
They grow a lot of apples in northern France, Normandy. They are famous for their hard apple cider, Calvados, & their apple desserts. This one is gorgeous with a glaze of apricot jelly. Delicious.See the reviews for tips & tweaks. One reviewer said she makes this at Thanksgiving for those who don't like pumpkin pie.Click title for link at … [Read more...]
Apples & Yams
This is great any time of year, but in the fall & around the holidays it seems perfect.Apples & Yams (Serves 6 people)2 lbs. yams or sweet potatoes2 tart apples1 Tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1 cup apple juicebroken walnuts, toasted or notScrub yams & bake in the microwave like you would do for a regular baked … [Read more...]