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Pappardelle with Rosemary Portobello Mushroom Ragu

This dinner was actual winner and it wane together in about 30 minutes start to plate. I used some fresh pappardelle, which cooked up wonderfully tender, you can usually find it in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. The fresh rosemary gives a wonderful pine-like flavor, and the chili flakes give just a bitContinue reading “Pappardelle with Rosemary Portobello Mushroom Ragu”

Focaccia Art

This was my first time trying focaccia art, well, it was only my second time making focaccia, tbh. I would chalk it up to a learning experience since it wasn’t really as cute as I would have liked. However, the bread tastes great, so it was a win there! I was going for some delicateContinue reading “Focaccia Art”

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

From The Silver Palate Cookbook In the early 1980s, my mom discovered The Silver Palate Cookbook, with a strong background of culinary adventures, she was always looking for new and inspiring resources. She introduced me to The Silver Palate, and together, we made lots of great dishes and baked goods. It must have been 1986,Continue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”

Pantry Salmon

This is an easy one! No real specifics, kind of what you have on hand, it makes up to an easy one dish meal. 2 6oz. Salmon fillets Dippity Dill or any mixed herb blend seasoning 1/2 medium onion sliced 1 T olive oil 1 can diced tomatoes (with basil, oregano, garlic or plain isContinue reading “Pantry Salmon”

No Knead Focaccia

This wonderful pillowy bread is versatile and delicious. I used the Bon Appetite recipe and loved the results. Maybe next time I’ll add a little “art” made of herbs on the top just for fun. Find the link to the recipe and video below. Enjoy. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bonappetit.com/recipe/easy-no-knead-focaccia/amp

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Banana Bread

This is a family favorite! I make this into three loaves, but it is easily halved to make one large loaf. Banana Bread (makes 3 med. loaves) 1/2 pound (2sticks) unsalted butter 2C sugar 4 eggs 3C flour 2 t baking soda 2 t salt 2C mashed banana (about 5) 1C sour cream 2 tContinue reading “Banana Bread”