It’s been a hot coupla weeks here in Lake Wobegon, my hometown, so when the weather cooled down and the rain started, I was ready to stand over the stove a spell. I have been craving risotto and have so many lovely vegetables to add from my garden that I was inspired. I found a […]
Italian
Pasta with Eggplant and Olives
Ok, for those not obsessed by pickling, here’s a tasty recipe my housemate, Liliana made with the remaining eggplants. Oh and did I mention that she’s Italian and loves cooking? Yes, we are lucky here at the Byway. I don’t have a picture, but it’s basically pasta with a reddish sauce. You will need: One […]
Faux-sotto
This is so tritely named since the end product surprised me with a texture almost identical to risotto, and trite does not preclude apt. It’s a pretty simple pasta dish, good fridge velcro, and can really make you look like you know what you’re doing, especially if you get to explain what a velouté is […]