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Serves 4 Prep time:  30 minutes Cavatappi is the Italian word for corkscrew, hence the name of this spiral-shaped, macaroni-like pasta.  It’s ideal for use with a thick sauce, here paired with a zesty carrot pesto.   This vegetarian recipe creates a tasty and satisfying summer one-dish meal, or can be served as a side…

Gluten free, vegan, kosher Serves 8 When peaches hit the summer market in CT there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. I love everything about them: their seductive fruity fragrance, their juicy sunny flesh and most of all, their versatility.  In this easy quinoa salad, peaches lean more savory than sweet, making this the perfect…

4 bone in chicken thighs 1 cup flour 2 tsp salt, divided 2 tablespoons butter, divided ¼ cup sherry 1 leek, light green & white parts only, sliced 2 carrots small diced 1 cup mushroom sliced 2 cloves of garlic sliced 1 ½ cup chicken stock 1 bundle asparagus, sliced 2 tablespoons of cream 1…

Even the most devoted meat eaters cannot deny the deliciousness of this “Meatless Monday” recipe.  Shiitake mushrooms are the best fungi choice to make a crumb-coated base for tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan because they are firm and hold their shape. The following recipe outlines versions both to shallow fry and bake the shiitakes.  You…

In Mexico, it is very common to find water deliciously flavored with Hibiscus  flowers. Commonly known as Jamaica, these flowers have a delicious, intensely herbal and fruity taste, and infuse the water with na deep, vivid red color. Originally from Africa or India, Hibiscus  flower arrived in Mexico during the colonial years and have been…

A super easy, clean and healthy snack that can be kept in the freezer. You may substitute the almonds for your favorite nut or if you are not doing nuts – try tahini butter. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups raw almonds, ground  ¾ cup raw cacao powder 5 dates, pitted ½…

For those who argue that farmers markets are too expensive, this dinner for 12 for our first Farmers to Veterans to Community dinner of 2020 at Homes for the Brave last week came in at a mere $87, with $66 going to our local farmers! A win for the female veterans, a win for our local farmers,…

Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice “SPEPPER” ( Kosher salt and ground black pepper) 1 generous bunch Swiss chard 1 3/4 to 2 pounds, stemmed and washed 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes or fingerlings, scrubbed and sliced 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1/2 cup…

4-6 servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon e.v. olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 small celery root, peeled and chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground lamb (or another ground meat, or a combination) 1 cup stock (lamb or chicken or beef), preferably homemade 1 tablespoon tomato…

Tis the season for something sweet! Here is a super easy and delicious way to create some popcorn balls to share with friends and family. Two ingredients are all that is needed: (6) cups of popped corn ( melted butter and salt to taste) 1/4 cup local honey In a saucepan , pour in honey…