Recipes – Travels About Town

Are Artisan Pastas Worth the Price?

Francine Segan’s article in Italy Magazine answers the question as she scours Italy, attends a major event in Umbria and gives us the step by step test you can do to tell so-so pasta from artisan. Check out this site https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/pricey-pasta-really-worth-it

Organic Braised Greens

Organic BRAISED GREENS with Organic Beans, Whole Grains and Uncured Sausage, Serves 4-6 There’s nothing like an unexpected blustery evening with this warming mix of healthy foods. Braising greens brought home from the farmers market cook right up into a hearty taste treat for dinner! Read more….below. Ingredients 5-6 cloves garlic, minced 1 leek, small (or shallot/red… Continue reading Organic Braised Greens

Whole Grain Berry Good “Rice” Pudding 

Here’s another way to get your whole grains. Delicious in the morning or during any part of your day. This one is made with a whole grain medley from Bob’s Red Mill called “Grains of Discovery.” Whole Grain Berry Good “Rice” Pudding  Serves 4-6 1 cup Whole Grain Medley* (Bob’s Red Mill “Grains of Discovery”)… Continue reading Whole Grain Berry Good “Rice” Pudding 

Green Chef Press Newsletter: April 2016

Greetings from Placerville, California and welcome to the Green Chef Press newsletter! This month, Green Chef Press launched its new blog on WordPress. I am excited to share my passion for farm-to-table cuisine, health, nutrition, wellness, and recipes that will get you cooking in your kitchen. I look forward to meeting you and welcome any of your… Continue reading Green Chef Press Newsletter: April 2016

One More Time with Asparagus

From “TRAVEL TIPS from SeeCalifornia.com” comes this Festival Feature in Fresno, April 15-17: San Joaquin County grows the most asparagus of any place in the U.S. Top 3 California Asparagus Counties: San Joaquin 42.2% | Fresno 28.6% | Monterey 27.4% Asparagus is planted in the ground three years before it can be harvested for the full season;… Continue reading One More Time with Asparagus

Celebrate Spring with Asparagus

ASPARAGUS! The spring veggie loved by many, or few? We Italians love them every which way, especially found wild and wrapped up in some farm fresh eggs as a frittata. You can roast them, sauté them, put them in a pie, use in a cheese fondue. I’ve found them on a pizza, in a salad, wrapped in… Continue reading Celebrate Spring with Asparagus

Lemon Blackberry Pie

Here is a delicious recipe for Lemon Blackberry Pie made with fresh blackberries and lemon cookies. It’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Whole Grains Means Brown Rice Pasta, Too!

Whole grains mean brown rice pasta, too! If you want a lighter version than a grain pilaf for example, try these recipes using rice pasta. It comes in all styles: fettucine, spaghetti, spirals, elbows, fusilli, shells, and penne! This pasta adds 4g protein per 2 oz serving and 3g fiber.

Brown Rice Pasta and Shrimp Entree

Made quick and healthy with whole grain rice, and fresh veggies cooked all together. Make it tasty with a toss of basil/garlic pesto, lemon and evoo. Add a few options of your own, like cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives or homemade croutons. A bit extra makes lunch next day!

Orange Poppyseed Muffins

Gluten-Free ORANGE POPPYSEED MUFFINS MAKES 12 375º oven spray or line 12 muffin cup pan 1½ c Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa Flour 2 T Bob’s Red Mill Poppy Seeds* 1½ T Bob’s Red Mill Tapioca Flour 1/1/2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. baking soda 2 large eggs ¾ c plain yogurt… Continue reading Orange Poppyseed Muffins