Homemade Orecchetti

Homemade pasta of any shape is so delicious

tossed simply with tomatoes!

Trays of pasta read to cook

It is so gratifying watching the tray fill 

with all the "little ears"

Orecchetti is probably my number one favorite shape 

to make and to eat!!

As Always,

ENJOY!

 

Apple Varieties

 This is probably one of my favorite salads!  I know I have shared many posts

with this same combination.  Beautiful greens, whether they are butterleaf, or baby greens, 

with pungent cheese, toasted nuts(walnut or pecan) and apples or pears. 

How absolutely beautiful though when you can use apples with color that add so much 

visual interest to the salad than just the white color interior normally found in 

apples and pears.

Since apple season is now upon us, it is always so fun to search out the unusual varieties. 

Maybe even go apple picking to find some of the type not in the markets!

As Always, 

ENJOY!

Semolina Bread

 This is just before going in the oven!

This bread is not always easy to find, maybe only in an Italian bakery. 

It used to be more popular, but when you can't find it elsewhere, 

best to just baked it yourself. 

The crumb on this bread is moist, dense and very flavorful. I am a fan of

sesame seeds, so I love that this is very traditional for this bread. 

So delicious for sandwiches or toasted.

As Always,
ENJOY!

Bakewell Tart

 

Baked and toasted on top to perfection.

Once cooled, so easy to slice and great

for a few days with coffee or tea.

this tart not only tastes delicious but it makes

a pretty presentation on the plate.

In the colder months of the year, when we tend to drink more hot beverages like coffee and tea, 

it is so nice to have a tart or tea cake available to slice.  Whether it is just for yourself or if

you are having friends over.  A tart like this Bakewell tart is easy to make ahead, and it stays fresh for 

days, if it lasts that long!!

As Always, 

ENJOY!

Mexican Tamales

 Mexican food is always a favorite with our family!

When you really crave a great tamale, there is nothing like homemade. 

Making homemade tamales is a team effort, not only getting all the supplies ready, 

but in the assembly process. These beef tamales were assembled with the help of my son, daughter, 

and son-in-law, and myself. They were then shared with all of the family at Christmas time(yes this is a very delayed post) , but better late than never, as the saying goes!

As Always, 

ENJOY!