by donaldc316 | Dec 13, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Pasta with Scallops and Seared Fennel Pasta with Scallops – not to be confused with Scalloped Pasta – which would basically be mac ‘n’ cheese. You’ll appreciate the lovey flavors of this seafood pasta. Small scallops (or bay scallops)...
by donaldc316 | Dec 12, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Old-fashioned Split Pea Soup We’re in the throws of winter and soup always makes us feel cozy. I think you’ll enjoy this version of old-fashioned split pea soup. I took the recipe my mother taught me and gave it a couple of tweaks. The history of split pea soup...
by donaldc316 | Dec 6, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Tortellini with Hummus and Arugula Salad Middle-Eastern and Italian cuisines marry up in a most interesting recipe tonight. You’ll be plating cheese tortellini, in an Italian White Sauce flavored with feta cheese. A scoop and conventional Middle-Eastern hummus adds a...
by donaldc316 | Nov 11, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Curried Kale and Pineapple with Bulgur and Lentils It’s time to warm things up in the cool weather. These dark greens are traced back 2,000 years to Austria/Hungary and are a not-so-distant relative to broccoli and cauliflower. The villagers called them “capuzzo”. ...
by donaldc316 | Oct 19, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Hot ‘n’ Sour Kale Stir-Fry This kale dish is based on a favorite Hot n’ Sour Soup from a Seattle restaurant. Tonight we skip the soup part and add more vegetables…in this case, kale. This cozy, comfort-food version of stir-fry combines hot, savory,...
by donaldc316 | Oct 1, 2020 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
TLT Sandwich and Leftover Umbrian Bean Soup This traditional Soup and Sandwich meal features a delicious and healthful version of a “bacon lettuce and tomato” sandwich. It’s made with smoky tempeh and therefore called a TLT. You’ll accompany it with...