A delicious take on pesto, made with roasted pistachios and tomatoes, tossed with hot spaghetti. Simple and quick...well unless you have to shell your nuts. Note to self: next time buy shelled ones! Or not. I am known for being stupidly frugal.... I have a feeling this dish would be great without the cheese and may try… Continue reading Pistachio Pesto with Spaghetti
Tag: Dinner
Swiss Chard and Carrot Mac & Cheese
I had brought home a large bag of baby swiss chard leaves, they were an inch or so wide and maybe 5 to 6 inches long. Roughly chopped, they were very pretty in a simple mac and cheese. As a bonus I added in a bunch of fresh baby carrots, diced and sautéed, they melted in.… Continue reading Swiss Chard and Carrot Mac & Cheese
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
Vegan Comfort Food: Butternut Barley Risotto & Almond Bread
My typical morning these days? Bossy Pants bossing his little brother around....sitting in baby's swing and lording over 😉 I was inspired last night to try another barley risotto, by a recipe I saw in an issue of Rachel Ray Magazine. It called for 1½ cups Parmesan cheese, full salt broth and a teaspoon salt.… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Butternut Barley Risotto & Almond Bread