Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta

I am certainly no stranger to sneaking avocado into all sorts treats (avocado mousse), but why do we even need to “sneak?” I’ll eat a creamy, silky, delicious, and decadent avocado all on its own anytime, anywhere.Bring in on, Dr. Seuss!Needless to say, this avocado basil pesto recipe may just be a stroke of genius—especially…

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Rockefeller Pasta Shells

While most of us are familiar with the fancy food “Oysters Rockefeller,” an out-to-eat-treat for us, not many know the origin of the decadence we consume. Oysters Rockefeller consists of oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with a rich sauce of butter, parsley and other green herbs, and bread crumbs, then baked or…

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Green Chile Pasta & Panko Parmesan Puff

Panko breadcrumbs are the Japanese style of breadcrumb, specifically created with a coarse grind to create more “crunch.”That’s exactly what we are after here – CRUNCH.Texture and TASTE.Thus, along with the crunch of toasted breadcrumbs, we combine the subtle spice and exquisite flavor of roasted green chiles with the salty and savory umami of Parmesan…

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Mango Jalapeño Pasta

Fresh salsa is certainly a summertime thing, but it’s also a year-round necessity, right?We are all blessed with the ability to obtain our frequents and our favorites year round – even when they are not in season. It’s not ideal, but it’s still really great, right?So, let’s indulge and savor this fresh summer salsa (since…

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Fennel and Celery Root Ravioli

Sometimes opportunity knocks. …and some of those “sometimes,” we may not necessarily entirely understand the opportunity or what it may bring, but simply recognize it as simply that – an opportunity. Somewhat recently I was contacted by vegas.com, complimenting me on my passion for food and exquisite taste, as well as my ability to make things…

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