This is a dish that is great for dinner “emergencies,” like when you are too tired to shop, want something easy, and something really good. All the ingredients can come out of the pantry or are staples, and this dish comes together quickly. You can use fresh tomatoes if you wish (slightly over-ripe ones work...Read More
This is a basic recipe that lends itself readily to variations. It can be pretty rich and is a lovely color, but it is easily prepared, and I make this from staples on hand when I find I have some cream left over from some other recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil 1...Read More
Colorful red, gold, yellow, and burgundy cherry tomatoes are a summer staple at the farmers’ markets. Many also enjoy growing these luscious little bites in their own backyard gardens. After picking, don’t refrigerate tomatoes. Leave tomatoes out at room temperature. A few more days of ripening deepens their flavor and helps to concentrate their natural...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4-6 pounds ripe, plum, or dry-farmed tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 carrots, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 1 large bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped A fresh hot pepper, ribbed and seeds discarded OR 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional) Robust extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon...Read More
This simple traditional Italian dish packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients — make sure to use the best possible extra virgin olive oil (like Belle Farms) and quality pasta. Be sure not to overcook the pasta — it’s best al dente. The ingredient amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to...Read More
This pasta dish is a delightful melange of earthy flavors. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, (no casing) 1 bunch kale, washed, stemmed, and roughly chopped 2 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Salt Extra virgin olive oil 3 baby artichokes, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch wedges 1 large shallot, minced Juice from 1 small orange Pinch of dried thyme 1 1/3 lbs. small, ready-made gnocchi (Pensi Pasta recommended) 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese METHOD: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil...Read More
What is green garlic? Green garlic shoots are the immature garlic “thinnings” from garlic plantings that farmers begin to remove in March and are plentiful at the farmers’ market through most of the spring. Green garlic resembles an overgrown scallion or green onion. Stir Green Garlic Pesto into hot pasta (linguine works great for this...Read More
Here’s a great dish for using the fresh whole wheat pasta available from Pensi Pasta! This makes a great vegetarian main course or you can add some grilled shrimp or leftover grilled steak for a heartier meal. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons canola oil...Read More
