Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Feta Scampi with Shrimp Skillet

The shape of Campanelli pasta has always been a favorite of mine; and yes, I was one of those kids that thought the shape of the pasta affected the flavor ;0
Every twist in this pasta holds a bit of the feta and tomatoes ensuring balanced flavor in every bite.  If you're a fan of traditional shrimp scampi, you are sure to enjoy this delicious skillet dinner.  It's a definite go-to when entertaining friends!

"The feta and fresh tomatoes enhance this
traditional scampi dish!"



INGREDIENTS:
8-10 oz. campanelle pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1/4 cup butter
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons oregano
6 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 lb. medium shrimp
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

PREPARATION:
1.     Prepare pasta according to package directions.  Drain, add 1/4 cup butter to pasta and gently mix to coat noodles.  Set aside.

2.     In a large skillet; sauté the onions in olive oil until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

3.     Add the oregano, stir.

4.     Add the garlic, shrimp and white wine.  Sauté until the shrimp just turn opaque (2-5 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp).

5.     Add fresh tomatoes, parsley and feta cheese; stir to combine ingredients and simmer for 3 minutes.  (Reserve 1/4 cup feta cheese for garnishing.)

6.     Add pasta to skillet; gently stir to combine all ingredients.  Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

7.     Sprinkle reserved feta over each dish.

8.     Serve and enjoy!