Happy Nirvana

Photo: Kelly Rossiter I went to my local farmers’ market last Saturday for the first time in weeks. I was so happy to see fresh chanterelles still available. They are so expensive that I only buy them once or twice a year as a treat, but I think they are worth it. Often I don’t [...]

The cremini and white mushrooms give this versatile sauce a mellow, woodsy flavor. Prep: 30 minutes Total: 1 hour Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Photo: Kelly Rossiter Sometimes you have the happy occurance when you come across a recipe that sounds absolutely delicious, and you have all of the ingredients on hand without having to slip out to the grocery store. I had a squash sitting on my kitchen counter and a sage plant running riot in my garden [...]

This simple and fresh pasta dish comes together in only five minutes. The toasted pine nuts add a welcome crunch to the delicate angel hair and tomatoes, but they can be omitted if you like. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 15 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Last week I read an article in the Chicago Tribune about a new no-calorie noodle that will soon be available in the US. I thought that it sounded familiar — sure enough, this “NoOodle” product appears to be a copycat of Miracle Noodle, introduced a few years back. And a readily available version of this [...]

Pasta is a kind of obvious choice for a one-pot meal, but why make things overly complicated? The whole idea here is to make an easy dinner with the minimum amount of fuss. I wanted to do something simple with the amazing Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes and pretty green beans I got at the farmers’ [...]

The flavor of roasted vegetables brightens and emboldens this easy pasta dish. Prep: 25 minutes Total: 50 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Photo: Emma Alter Once I discovered earlier this spring how really delicious fava beans are, I have been buying them every time I see them. There’s no doubt they are a bit more work that the average bean, but I love the taste and the texture and I think it’s worth the work. The season [...]

Forget deli-style pasta salad, and try this version with shrimp and a bright lemon dressing. You can even make it up to a day ahead. Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com

Spring into summer with this seasonal twist on a spaghetti supper. Just boil, toss, and top with shavings of cheese. Prep: 25 minutes Total: 25 minutes Get the recipe. Credits to:Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com