A recipe is likened to a personal expression of poetry/prose... When shared with others, it extends a part of our innermost being... For others to enjoy for years to come, not short lived like a rose. A recipe takes on our individuality and culinary expression, talent and skill... Brings to mind the likes/dislikes of family and friends, memories of special gatherings... Sharing a part of ourselves with others, making memories, spanning time our "appetites" they fill. Paula George 2005
Friday, August 27, 2021
Summertime Pasta and Tomato/Cucumber Salad
Summertime Pasta
Paula Smith
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 package grape tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
1 package Baby Spinach & Arugula
1 tsp. Weber roasted garlic & herb seasoning
8 ounces thin spaghetti, cooked al dente
Pasta water
2 Tbsp. Each fresh chopped Italian parsley & fresh basil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
In large skillet, sauté onion over medium high heat in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook until they blister & burst. Add wine & garlic herb seasoning, cook 1 minute.
Add pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, spinach & arugula. Toss until spinach & arugula wilt. Top with shaved Parmesan & herbs. Enjoy!
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Paula Smith
1 package Campari or Cocktail Tomatoes, quartered
1 English cucumber, cut in half & 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup Brianna’s Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Toss together, cover & chill 1 hour before serving.