Spinach is a supreme superfood. It has a high level of antioxidants and other nutrients that help fight various cancers, and many other diseases. The trick is not to overcook or do to much to the spinach to retain the great benefits of this superfood. I decided to make a really green soup to ring… Continue reading Superfood Soup
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Spinach Patties: Frozen vegetables
Ever since graduating from culinary school, everybody wants to know what kind of feast I make for the holidays. Surprisingly, I don’t make the holiday feasts. I still let my Mom take over because I love her food and love traditions. When I was sixteen I started to prepare this dish on the holidays.Its made… Continue reading Spinach Patties: Frozen vegetables
Fusilli with Spinach
Rummaging through some vegan blogs, I came across the name, Green Goddess Bowl, which is a cute description for this dish. Kathy’s recipe and blog are worth taking a look at. But, this is not a vegan dish. I’m not sure if I could ever give up my love for pecorino and parmigiano cheese alone.… Continue reading Fusilli with Spinach
Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa
Autumn in California is a laugh to my non-Californian friends. We don’t have the piles of brightly colored leaves that paint the front lawns or the chill that makes you want to sit inside and read a good book (though I wish we did sometimes). Nonetheless, I enjoy the autumn fare, but in light California… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa
Spinach Parsley Pesto
My favorite meal in Italy was a pesto dish in Liguria. It was so simple, a trofie pasta with green beans and pesto. To see it and other cool pasta, scroll down to “Trofie al Pesto” http://www.rusticocooking.com/pasta.htm So, ever since then, I have had a love for pesto. A good pesto can go far, mix… Continue reading Spinach Parsley Pesto