Summer might not be my favorite season, because while it is pretty, the heat isn't something I like (I wilt), but it is my favorite for the seasonal produce. The local farmer's market opens this weekend, and now we live within walking distance! I get more inspired in my cooking once it warms up and… Continue reading Pan-Roasted Corn & Ricotta Pasta
Tag: quick dinners
Spicy Artichoke & Chickpea Spaghetti
Last week I received a sample of Outer Spice Spicy low salt seasoning. Outer Spice makes 2 blends, regular and spicy, in both low salt and salt free. Being that it was late and someone (me) had been out in the yard with the boys all afternoon...I quickly pulled together a pasta based dinner and… Continue reading Spicy Artichoke & Chickpea Spaghetti
Comfort Food Done Lighter: Green Mac n’ Cheese
Last week I had my blood draws done and while most of my numbers were looking great, because of being 8 months out from having Alistaire, I wasn't so happy with some of my cholesterol numbers. I know why they had slid back up. Frankly it was due to me eating meat while pregnant (duh) and indulging in heavy cheese and… Continue reading Comfort Food Done Lighter: Green Mac n’ Cheese
Summer Pasta – Light and Lemony
We had a pretty evening yesterday with a cool day overall. Perfect for working in the garden with my boys. Walker and I harvested the first ripe blueberries, little ones off my subalpine bushes, the berries are very small in comparison to regular berries. But quite tasty, as little berries are often found to be.… Continue reading Summer Pasta – Light and Lemony