Monthly Archives: May 2011

My favorite “dandelion”

15 May 2011

The first two years we lived at DPF, these flowers got pulled by Victor and Jeffrey.  Both of them thought they were dandelions…I now guard the newly emerging shoots carefully, and constantly remind everyone that, “those giant dandelions AREN’T dandelions…..they’re gorgeous poppies!”


Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

14 May 2011
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers (10 – 15 oz.)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 block of cream cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • salt and pepper

1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.  Add peppers, garlic, and basil; cook for 10 minutes, or until flavors blend.

2. Add cream cheese, and stir until melted.  Add milk, and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Using either an immersion blender or a traditional blender, puree until desired consistency is reached. Add salt and pepper to taste, then return to a simmer for 5 more minutes.  Serve over pasta!

 

*My husband likes this topped with sliced Chicken and Apple Sausages

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