Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

A simple Tuna Pasta Salad with a creamy yogurt dressing rather than mayonnaise.

This is a sage-lovers dish: tender veal, fresh sage leaves, Prosciutto and Fontina cheese.

We had this with rice, but small pasta or quinoa would be good - or just some good bread.

Pasta with Lamb and White Beans, Greek Style

Smoked Salmon is healthy, delicious, a treat for a first course and handy to have on hand to make a main course pasta or risotto.

Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Chard

An easy fridge / pantry pasta that goes together quickly and can easily be doubled (or tripled)

Adding the pasta to the skillet to finish cooking adds flavor to the pasta and helps to thicken the sauce.

Linguine with Zucchini, Sausage and Fresh Tomato Sauce - an easy, make-ahead pasta dish that is perfect for hot summer weather

I made this with green tomatoes - because I had them and it was fun.

This is an easy salad that keeps well, transports well, and is always a favorite.

Lemon Mint Shrimp on Fettuccine, easy pasta made with fresh herbs and freshly squeezed lemon juice

Pasta with Goat Cheese & Cherry Tomatoes - an easy, summer side dish, finished with fresh basil and chives

Warm Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocados and Artichoke Hearts, finished with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette