I first ate a version of this meal over at my friends Jeremy and Eric's place many years ago - I remember feeling very glamorous and grown-up about having a for-real dinner party, so it had to have been sometime right around high school graduation - and ever since then it's been an easy summer staple for me.
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Perfect Spring Pasta (w/ Ricotta, Mint, Artichokes & Peas)
I did a little scouting in the freezer, and came up with some vegetables that I'd bought to go into a risotto. And then I looked in the refrigerator, and there was the mint that had been intended for the risotto, along with some ricotta leftover from making these the other night...
Whoo, Man
Earlier this morning, Shoestring Gourmet tweeted an old post of mine about the time we went to a Blake Shelton concert in Florida and ate boiled peanuts, and it just got me thinking...
Holy cats, do I ever love boiled peanuts.
Farro Salad with Mixed Mushrooms & Pepato
My #1 favorite recipe from my week with Freshocracy was this salad, which is woodsy and hearty, with incredible flavor and texture (make sure not to overcook the farro)
Freshocracy / Loved It
OK, I ate SO WELL last week. I feel like a very virtuous, healthy (and full) pregnant lady.