Well, it may be a little bit of a “cheater” recipe, but it’s still really, really fantastic! And, homemade tortellini is so much work, right? So, we can now classify this as “an easy weeknight meal.”Simply pick up some pre-made spinach tortellini from the refrigerated section of the market, some butter, and some heirloom cherry…
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Panzanella or panmolle is a Tuscan chopped salad of soaked stale bread, onions and tomatoes that is popular in the summer. It often includes cucumbers, sometimes basil and is dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It is also popular in other parts of central Italy. While my take on this traditional Tuscan summer salad does…
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What would life be without homegrown “tahmaetas?” I’m living in farm country now. Sure, the produce in the PNW was absolutely incredible, but there’s nothing like a homegrown tomato from plains of Colorado. Honestly. ~ Well, the sweet corn is pretty darn unbeatable too. But, I’m focused on tomatoes. Farm stand tomatoes. Freshly picked…
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Latin-Asian fusion seems to be all the rage in the Rocky Mountains these days. It was bacon in Portland and now a mix of the spirited Southwest with the zesty flair of Asian ginger abounds in Denver. Before moving away from Colorado, I remember visiting a few of Richard Sandoval’s restaurants in the area. La…
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