Springtime Asparagus and Pea Pasta

Quick and simple, this recipe offers a fresh taste of spring. So good, that Barry and I were both "oohing and ahhing" after our fi...

Chinese-style Fried Quinoa

This recipe is like Fried Rice but it uses protein-rich quinoa instead of rice. Prepare the quinoa ahead (or use leftovers), steam carrots, ...

Risotto Cakes — using leftover risotto

Risotto Cake garnished with fresh chives.   The idea for these Risotto Cakes came from Kelsey Nixon , Kelsey’s Essential on the Cooking Chan...

(One-crust) Chicken Pot Pie — one of my quintessential comfort foods!

   After making a batch of pie crust cut-outs, I had enough dough left to make  a one-crust pie. Not really in the mood for a dessert pie, ...