This summer pasta is light, delicious and bursting with an abundance of farmer's market vegetables and herbs. A welcomed, bright change from the typical marinara sauce. Spaghetti, lasagna, fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi...I haven't met an Italian dish with pasta that I didn't like. Ever. I love pasta. Every year for my birthday in January, I request Italian sausage lasagna with marinara sauce, bread to dip into parmesan cheese and olive oil, along with a nice big, fresh salad. This dish … [Read more...] about Summer Pasta From A Farmer’s Market Bounty
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Barbecue Ribs: The Quest for the Best May Be In Your Home
Barbecue Ribs and homemade BBQ sauce can easily be prepared at home with a few simple steps...making your ribs the best ribs in town. There are 2 reasons why Barbecue Ribs are dear to my heart: First of all, I love barbecue ribs and the second reason is the rib rub created. The particular combination of spices I used on my first batch of barbecue ribs, created a smoky and perfectly spicy flavor. We didn't know it then, but 'Secret Spice' had laid the foundation that kick started our … [Read more...] about Barbecue Ribs: The Quest for the Best May Be In Your Home
Panzanella Salad with “Wild Wonders” Tomatoes
Panzanella Salad with "Wild Wonders" tomatoes is rustic, hearty, full of fresh flavors and super simple to make. I could eat a Panzanella Salad with "Wild Wonders" tomatoes everyday and never get sick of it...which is weird, because I used to despise tomatoes as a child. I use the term, "Wild Wonders" metaphorically because not only are they a large variety of tomatoes, but its truly a "Wild Wonder" that I love tomatoes as an adult when I couldn't stand them as a child. A tomato could hardly be … [Read more...] about Panzanella Salad with “Wild Wonders” Tomatoes