Garlic Scape & Kale Pesto

Garlic scapes are the stocks that grow from bulbs of hardnecked garlic plants. They could easily be overlooked, but I love that some resourceful cook figured out that they make delicious pesto. This recipe is cheese-free and, though I’m not a vegan, I like to make it this way because I can serve it […]
Easy Peanut Noodles

My daughters grew up on this simple peanut noodle pasta and now it’s the first dish we think of when we’re planning a picnic. Just whip it up in the amount of time it takes to cook the pasta, throw it in an ice chest and go. It’s great warm or cold, has a very […]
Cabbage & Pasta

When I was a college student and had my first apartment, I made this dish several nights a week. It met all of my top criteria: fast, simple, and literally pennies per serving. Also, by dividing up the package of pasta, it was easy to make in single servings. Years later, I introduced Cabbage & […]