Curry Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is good. Curry pumpkin soup with warm, soul satisfying spices is better. This creamy pumpkin soup recipe takes a solid pumpkin soup base and adds just the right amount of curry and ginger to take it to a whole new level. Served in small roasted pumpkins, this dish will “wow” and warm your […]
Couscous with Pine Nuts and Currants

Shake off the weeknight dinner doldrums with something a little out of the ordinary. This couscous with pine nuts and currants is ridiculously easy to make… in practically no time. It is flavorful and versatile enough to serve as a side with many types of dishes. Of course, it pairs perfectly with a wide variety […]
Cookie Week 2015: Pignoli

Cookie Week rolls on.You can place this #CookieWeek cookie in the columns of easiest, quickest, cleanest, and most expensive. The entire thing is made lickety-split quick in a food processor. That’s it… one container to clean. The process could not be easier and the clean up is minimal. The paste and the pine nuts make this […]
TV Dinner: Updated

If you grew up around the same time I did, you will likely remember the TV dinner… or at least the advertisements. TV dinners were a big part of American culture for many years. Despite the fact that many ate it on a TV tray while watching television, it actually got its name because it was laid […]
Eating Paste: Two Pestos

If you have been following along for a while, you probably recall my love for Mediterranean food. It is marked by its simple, wholesome ingredients and freshness. Pesto is a fine example of this concept. The ingredients are few, yet the taste is green and robust. Pesto simply means paste. You can choose variations of […]