This is pure goodness! I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes that give it a deeper flavor. We all love this recipe best with grilled cheese sandwiches-which we used to eat more of before my panini maker threw itself off the pantry shelf and exploded on the floor. That was a sad, sad day in the Beckwith household. Coconut milk or almond milk can be used to make it vegan but it won’t be quite as thick. …
Mabecca’s Lasagna Soup
My sweet sister shared this recipe with me in her cookbook “Dishing Up Deliciousness”. Everyone in our family loves it. There are some recipes that are so easy they are surprise you by how delicious they are. This is one of those….
Amy’s Summer Lemon Pasta
Another amazing creation from my friend Amy Tanner. This dish has broccoli, tomatoes, yellow squash, and asparagus tossed in a lemon cream sauce over pasta. (Chicken optional!)…
Pesto Pasta
Linguine noodles with fresh basil pesto topped with toasted pine nuts, fresh tomatoes and Parmesan. This is one of my favorite summer time meals when my basil is growing like crazy in the garden. You need a blender or food processor for this recipe. I serve this topped with toasted pine nuts, fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh garden tomatoes and lightly steamed cauliflower. …
Penne with Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese
We first tried this amazing, rich recipe at our friends, the Tanners when we were in Seattle. Amy is one of the best cooks I know! Penne, roasted squash, goat cheese and toasted walnuts. This has just the right combination of flavors. (Admittedly I am a fanatic when it comes to both goat cheese and Butternut squash!) This is one of the few creamy pasta dishes that reheats really well. …
Scalini’s Labor Inducing Eggplant Parmigiana
I happened upon this delicious recipe when I was in the final days of my last pregnancy and so desperate to have that baby! I looked online to find safe labor inducing ideas and this is what I found:…
Basil Pesto
This is one of my all time favorite sauces. I start longing for it as I am planning and planting my garden….
Laura’s Pesto and Provolone Sandwiches
A classy grilled cheese sandwich. Try not to think about the fat, or cholesterol…sigh!…
Salmon with Pineapple Tomato Salsa
We have enjoyed this recipe for years. It is fresh and tangy and delicious. I usually use the frozen salmon steaks from Costco-farmed, not wild since the wild has a stronger fishy taste (not to mention the skin! Ugh!) and I am not always comfortable with the idea that I am eating fish! Omit the sugar, serve with brown rice instead of white and you’ve got yourself a whole foods meal….
Bruschetta
Our favorite summertime treat! Tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in olive oil and balsamic vinegar served on a baguette. …