Tomato, Basil Mozzarella Tart with Pesto Crust
The classic tomato, basil and mozzarella baked in a pesto tart! I served this as an appetizer to a grilled steak dinner. Instead of cutting into wedges, I cut into squares as finger food serving it at room temperature. The pesto…
Stuffed Artichokes
Over the weekend I saw these gorgeous artichokes at my Italian deli. Perfectly round, leaves close, soft green color. I decide on the dishes I will prepare for the week based on the meats, seafood, poultry and fresh veggies and…
Turning a lazy weekend lunch special
I seek out salmon whenever I can. First for all the “essential” benefits “essential” to my health and second (or equally important) it’s one of my favorites. Of course, I now only seek out wild caught salmon and that can…
Hummus
The second daughter requested recipe – Hummus! Garbanzo beans, otherwise known as chickpeas or in Italy, cece beans, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic and oil are the basic ingredients. Canned garbanzo beans work well or if you are so inclined, dried beans,…
