One-Pot Eggplant Caponata Pasta

You all know how much I like a one pot-meal. I've been so excited about one-pot pasta meals, but I've been less than thrilled by how they turn out. Often soupy and not very flavorful. This one is different. It turned out beautiful and was even better the next day. Except for cooking the eggplant first and taking it out of the pot while the rest of the ingredients cook, this was truly a one-pot meal. It is adapted from one by The Kitchn.

Strawberry Milk

I've been so bad about posting recipes, I keep making things and sharing photos, but no recipes follow. I have no excuse. This one is so easy and delicious. Be sure and use really ripe, fragrant strawberries. Tastes like ice cream or gelato (just had some strawberry gelato recently so I know what I'm talking about). If any of the ingredients are not ones you can consume, please find another recipe on-line or check the comments at Smitten Kitchen, which is where I found the recipe, for ideas on subs that work. Enjoy.

Asparagus Pasta

Asparagus is in season. Yay! Here is a lovely and quick way to serve it. If you use the same pot for everything - only one pot to clean. It comes together quickly, the fussiest thing you'll do is chop asparagus and grate lemon zest. This was a great way to use up some of my CSA produce. We are still eating well while sheltering in place. I know you'll love it, hubby certainly did. Usually he only likes red sauce pasta so this was a coup for me.

Banana and Bittersweet Chocolate Jam

Had some over ripe bananas and was looking for a a way to use them. Instead of banana bread I checked one of my go to jam cookbooks and found this little gem. It was pretty easy and I adapted it slightly. It tastes good on toast and hubby tried it on vanilla ice cream and was quite pleased. So if you'd like a different way to use up bananas, give this recipe a try.

Lamb Ragu

Here is a really delicious ragu. It is made with ground lamb, onions and tomatoes. Super simple. As you know hubby loves pasta of any sort. This was such a hit. And a good source of protein for him. The noodles, made with heirloom wheat, are from my CSA farm - Full Belly Farm. They are full of flavor, light and fabulous. I've also used tube pasta from the grocery - and the recipe was just as good. I promise. I enjoy lamb, maybe since I was raised on a sheep farm. Or maybe in spite of being raised on a sheep farm. Ground lamb is affordable and versatile. Give it a try. I adapted the recipe from one in the New York Times. It makes enough for about 6 servings.