My biweekly share of organic produce from Purple Dragon had copious amounts of beautiful escarole, so naturally this minestra was its’ delectable fate. Minestra means “soup” in Italian, and has a long history in Italian heritage. It comes from the Latin ministrare, or “to administer,” reflecting that it is served from a primary bowl, from a […]
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Rad Roasted Ratatouille
This is the time of year that we get a great abundance of squashes, tomatoes, and eggplants from our gardens. Ratatouille, a savory vegetable stew, is traditionally cooked on the stove top. Here, we are ditching the stove top to roast the veggies in the oven to caramelize and intensify the flavors. I like to […]