Looking for a way to use up your summer harvest? For this Chicken and Lemon Pasta, you will spend more time prepping than cooking. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to make it a weeknight meal. MAKES 4 SERVINGS TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES Ideal Cooking Gadgets When Cooking Pasta COOK – pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. You can use any type of your favorite pasta. The recipe recommended campanelle, which I used, but I think a penne or bowtie would’ve been better. HEAT – butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add scallion whites…
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Garden Planted
It is after April 15 and the danger of frost has passed so I FINALLY PLANTED MY GARDEN. Crook neck yellow squash & goldy zucchini Of course, there is always a chance of a freak frost, but doubtful. As noted in a previous blog post http://joannsfoodbites.com/foodie-bites/top-5-prepping-for-your-herb-garden/ I have already prepped my planters. I had to change my game plan so, I have tried something new. I planted my two squash plants and one zucchini in an old wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow has a huge gash in the bottom, to provide adequate drainage for my plants. I used a high quality potting soil and will watch them closely. I am also trying…
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Dinner this Sunday
While my husband is home this weekend from work, I think I will make this silky easy dish for Sunday dinner with some fresh baked bread. Maybe you can try it too and let me know what you think. It is VERY SIMPLE. BAKED RIGATONI AND ZUCCHINI serves: 6-8 Zucchini is best in the summer, which is when this dish -really excels. Today one can get zucchini at a reasonable price -year–round, so it’s easy to make this dish for the family at any time of the year. To balance it further, add some protein, such as swordfish, shrimp, crumbled sausages, or shredded chicken breast. You can add as little…
