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Heirloom Tomato, Cauliflower, Zucchini Risotto

A delicious risotto recipe here all made extra delicious with heirloom tomatoes. A hearty vegetarian risotto that’s a winner with this combo of veggies – tomatoes, cauliflower and zucchini.

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Conchiglie Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Leeks

At this time of year chanterelle mushrooms get featured at the grocery stores so I decided to use these in-season mildly flavored wild mushrooms to make this simple pasta dish.

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Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomato and Basil

Pasta Pomodoro with fresh tomatoes and basil has to be the easiest and most delicious of Italian pastas.  It’s hard not to like the pure feel good flavors of fresh tomato, garlic, and basil all tossed in a pasta with olive oil.

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Nasi Ulam. Malaysian Herb Scented Rice Salad

Nasi Ulam is a type of Malaysian rice salad made with a variety of fresh herbs and an Asian dimension that comes from toasted coconut and coconut oil. It’s fresh tasting, filling, and easy to make. Continue reading Nasi Ulam. Malaysian Herb Scented Rice Salad →

Jazzed Up Store Bought Marinara Sauce with Garden Fresh Herbs

What can turn a simple store-bought jar of marinara sauce into something gourmet?  Fresh herbs from the garden! This is a quick and easy recipe for a flavor packed marinara sauce that requires minimal work.

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Making Fresh Bow Tie Pasta with Friends

Whether you make homemade pasta for your family or with friends, this is a no-mistake, easy to make, always a hit, delicious fresh pasta recipe! Give it a try!

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