Lemongrass Noodle Bowl

Forget Chicken Noodle Soup. THIS is my Jewish Penicillin – my “cure-all” and the item I crave 4 more most in life.Yes, spicy soup. SHRIMP soup. Spicy Shrimp Lemongrass Soup – this is what does the trick for me ✨💫🌟 in life.When we add homemade noodles (rather than traditional Jasmine rice), life is grand. Tom…

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Vegan Sunny Seed Bolognese

Years ago, when I was “into” raw, vegan foods – great “diet,” if you’re willing to dedicate 18 hours a day to meal prep, consume TONS of garlic, and spend $$$$$ on a daily basis.I must admit, I so enjoyed the flavors, textures, and variety offered in a raw foods lifestyle.But it was too much.We…

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Lemon Pine Nut Pesto Pasta

We had a pasta making date.It was going to be grand. FUN. Fantastic. And, not only fabulous, but flavorful.#damnCOVIDWell, actually, COVID changed our plans with Level Red (again), and also a little kitchen remodel, which involved painting. There was NO way I was going to attempt to work with flour in a kitchen with even…

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Lemon Rosé Pasta

As rosé season comes to a close (well, in MY mind it’s always rosé wine season, #roséallday), it’s time to garner strength, leap into the breach, and cook a little with the cherished nectar. Today, we have Lemon Rosé Pasta: homemade linguine noodles cooked in rosé wine (you may have to double the recipe –…

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Mango Jalapeño Pasta

Fresh salsa is certainly a summertime thing, but it’s also a year-round necessity, right?We are all blessed with the ability to obtain our frequents and our favorites year round – even when they are not in season. It’s not ideal, but it’s still really great, right?So, let’s indulge and savor this fresh summer salsa (since…

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Green Chile Olive Fresh Fettuccine

The historical location, shaped and fashioned after a castle purple bouncy house, was (and the building still is) about 8 blocks south. It was such a treasure to see.About 3 weeks into COVID, the owners announced they would be closing the doors for good. Inventory was liquidated and tears were shed. When the COVID crisis…

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Grapefruit Rose Basil Fettuccine

So, if you’re going to make an amazing summer, refreshing cocktail, you might as well balance it out with a super refreshing and light meal: Grapefruit Rose Basil Fettuccine! Grapefruit Rose Basil Fettuccine 1 batch homemade fettuccine2 Tbs. butterlots of salt and pepper4 oz. creamjuice and zest of 1 fresh grapefruit3 drops absolute rose essential…

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Parsley Pasta Perfected

Homemade Pasta… yes, handmade, homemade, and happiness made… The days in the kitchen spent with friends, creating and crafting the most gorgeous and delectable food things on earth are truly what make my heart sing. Great fun, friends, and fantastic food. I am in heaven. It’s beautiful. It’s homemade. It’s delicious. It’s easy. It’s gluten-free….

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