Garlic Basil Mayo

I used this as a lobster tail dipping sauce, but it is perfect for this time of year. Ingredients: Directions: Add all ingredients except for olive oil to food processor.  Blend for about a minute and slowly add the olive oil. I just pour it in to the little spout on top and let it … Read more

Orecchiette With Borlotti Beans, Bitter Greens and Lemony Bread Crumbs

Main Dish, Pasta & Noodles, Vegan, Vegetarian Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Difficulty: Medium Servings: 6  Source: Joe Yonan  INGREDIENTS 1 pound dried orecchiette or other pasta shape 2 cups cooked borlotti (cranberry) beans, drained and liquid reserved Bread crumbs: 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup panko-style or other dry bread crumbs … Read more

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

This week marks the start of Mardi Gras, so I was hungry for Red Beans and Rice. We’ve been trying to have Meatless Mondays so I decided to try a Vegan recipe I found on the Internet. I made several modifications, but the base recipe is pretty much untouched. The original author suggests adding coconut … Read more

Split Pea and Ham Soup

Recipe By: Paul Harsha (adapted from package) Ingredients: 1 ham bone 1/2 pound ham, chopped (if not enough on bone) 1 lb. dry split peas 1/2 cup frozen peas 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablepsoon butter 2 quarts water 2 bay leaves 1 lb. baby carrots, cut in thirds 1 can … Read more