This amazingly easy, 5-ingredient sautéed brussels sprouts recipe makes traditionally bitter brussels sprouts sweet and crazy delicious thanks to roasting in a cast-iron skillet to create a caramelized bite of baby cabbage and salty pancetta for a favorite simple side dish any ... continue reading... about Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
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Penne Pasta With Cauliflower and Pancetta
Roasted cauliflower becomes sweet as it caramelizes in olive oil with crispy pancetta and penne pasta for a delicious, easy dinner. Can we seriously be in the midst of a cauliflower shortage? I mean, when was the last time you heard of a cruciferous vegetable becoming so popular ... continue reading... about Penne Pasta With Cauliflower and Pancetta
Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
Brunch is too often reserved for occasions rather than any regular day of the week. Baby and wedding showers. Once in a while get togethers with friends. Springtime holidays that celebrate eggs and moms in sincere appreciation. Most often brunches are thought of as a party. ... continue reading... about Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
Friday Faves and Pancetta and Hazelnut Green Beans
With turkey-lurkey day right around the corner everyone is scouting out side dishes to dress up the white bird. Traditional green bean casserole surely holds a soft spot in my heart and I can never turn up my nose at creamy, onion topped green beans. Of course I have to ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and Pancetta and Hazelnut Green Beans
Friday Faves plus Grilled and Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
Oh man, it's happening. In just the past two days we've turned off the swamp cooler at night, I've noticed the change of the angle of the sun, and Monday is D-day: the first day of school. Although all of this signals the end of summer and our time of being foot-loose and ... continue reading... about Friday Faves plus Grilled and Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party
Right now I'm cozying up to fall. And I'm relishing it every step of the way. I'm clearing the garden in anticipation of an imminent frost, hanging the Halloween ghosts from the oak trees in the front yard and craving simple, earthy flavors for dinner. When it comes to simple ... continue reading... about Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party
BLT Panzanella Plus 5 New Spins on Panzanella
Tomatoes, vinegar, pucker. I'm craving salty and fresh. And maybe a little smokey. But not your typical light-lunch salad, something with some girth. I'm thinking summertime and fresh tomatoes, and that crusty bread from my new favorite find at the farmer's market. I'm calling ... continue reading... about BLT Panzanella Plus 5 New Spins on Panzanella