Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Creamy Vegetable Farfalle


Creamy Vegetable Farfalle

1 box Jovial brand gluten free farfalle pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion cut in half and half again and sliced
8 ounces button mushrooms quartered and stems cut in half
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 
2 cups heavy cream
zest and juice of one lemon
10 ounces of baby arugula
salt and pepper to taste

Separate onion slices and caramelize in olive oil, then set aside. Sauté mushrooms, cover if need be, then set aside. Sauté tomato halves and set aside. Add cream, zest and juice of lemon to large sauce pan and cook till slightly reduced. Next add vegetables to cream mixture, Meanwhile cook pasta till al dente, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water in case needed at the end. Add creamy vegetables to drained pasta and toss. Last add arugula to pasta and toss. The heat from the pasta mixture will wilt the arugula. Serve immediately. 

Monday, December 8, 2025

Ina Garten Easy Cranberry Apple Cake


Ina Garten Easy Cranberry Apple Cake

I've taken this recipe directly from
Ina Garten's website.
I substituted apple juice for the
orange juice but added orange segments I had.
I recommend buttering the baking dish and
putting a sheet pan underneath while baking.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Cantaloupe Rice Bowl

Cantaloupe Rice Bowl

1 cantaloupe cut into small bite sized pieces
3 green onions chopped
1-1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon white miso
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon chili oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon honey, more or less
1 cup rice cooked then cooled slightly

Had some cantaloupe which was hard and decided to make this recipe. I'll make it again. Sauté onions in butter. Add cantaloupe and cook till soft. In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients except cooked rice. Pour sauce over cantaloupes and cook uncovered till reduced slightly. Serve cantaloupe mixture over cooked rice. Unusual an quick to make.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Cucumber Clover Sprout Salad


Cucumber Clover Sprout Salad

1 English cucumber sliced on mandolin
1/2 container clover sprouts
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk or cream to thin down the sour cream
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
fresh or dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt

This salad is good for hearth health and both main ingredients contain a fair amount of vitamin K which is also good for the heart, bones, and blood. Quick and easy to make and very refreshing.