Polenta with Mushroom Ragout

Polenta with Mushroom Ragout

Variations For a vegan version use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth –  both in the polenta and in the mushroom ragout. Skip the Parmesan For a meat version, add 8 oz ground beef (or turkey, or bison) and sauté with onion and mushrooms I make a double...
Asparagus and Barley “Risotto” with Tomatoes

Asparagus and Barley “Risotto” with Tomatoes

Fresh, tender asparagus says “Hello Spring!” in a most deliciously way. Buying local means buying seasonal. Shopping at the local Farmer’s Market past couple years has become a marvelous way to connect with nature. Ditto on the tomatoes.  The...

Pasta with White Beans, Pesto and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Pasta is not my choice; white flour pasta has so little nutrition. But sometimes whole-wheat pasta is on our weekly menu because my family loves it. This recipe enhances the nutritional value of pasta with beans and spinach, the pesto adds an antioxidant boost and...