Pesto is a sauce made from grinding or pureeing greens or herbs. Most commonly it is made from sweet basil, but this arugula pistachio pesto is no less a pesto by the traditional definition.
I have made arugula pesto many, many times. I make large batches every year from my garden crop as the arugula starts to bolt and needs picked in mass quantities. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
Are you a smooth blended soup person, or a leave it chunky soup person? For myself, I’m still deciding because this creamy roasted garlic and parmesan white bean soup is delicious both ways.
If I’m being honest, I usually serve this soup only half blended to get the best of both worlds. The blended white beans become ultra creamy but a few chunks of veggies here and there make give it some texture. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Celery, Garlic, half and half, Parmesan, White Beans
I love pasta, and therefore, it is hard to believe that I have not tried this smoky pumpkin pasta before now. The creamy sauce clings to the pasta in a way that is reminiscent of mac and cheese, but the flavors are more sophisticated.
The pumpkin really elevates the other savory flavors in the dish without getting lost itself. Its creamy earthy tones are balanced by the smokiness of the paprika, which also brings the smallest touch of heat. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged f, half and half, Parmesan, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy, Smoked paprika, Vegetarian
Leafy greens are one of the hardest foods for me to consume regularly. Spinach and kale are the easy ones. I devour kale salads when I bother to make them, and I try to mix spinach into dishes like quesadillas or lasagna. I mixed chard into enchiladas before, but I was inspired by Joanne@Eats Well with Others to try a pesto! This spicy cauliflower Swiss chard pesto pasta recipe was amazing! Seriously, I surprised myself with how much I loved it, and I found a new way to enjoy more leafy greens like chard. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cauliflower, Chard, Garlic, Noodles, Parmesan, Quick and Easy
