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Pasta with Tomato - Mushroom Sauce

 

Pasta with Tomato - Mushroom Sauce

Serves 4

1 pound whole wheat penne
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup chopped oregano
1 28- ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Meanwhile, heat the oil in the pan. When hot, add onions, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, and 1/4 tsp. of the pepper and cook, covered, until the onions are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook, covered, for six more minutes. Add the wine and cook, uncovered, for three minutes. Stir in fresh herbs, season with remaining salt and pepper, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Stir in the basil.
Transfer the pasta to plates, spoon the sauce over the top.

Peggy Who?

Peggy Sue, ya'll.  Peggy Sue and the Pirates did this fancy little diddie.

Don'tcha love it?

 

Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup

 

Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup

Serves 4

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch) sliced peeled carrots
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add potato, carrots, ginger, and curry; cook 2 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir in salt.

Pour half of soup in a blender; pulse until smooth. Repeat procedure with remaining soup.

What's on the Table :: Jan 9 - 15

 

Sunday:

Curried Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Ginger Soup

 

Monday:

Make Blueberry Corn Muffins

Scrambled Tofu with Toast

 

Tuesday:

Veggie Burgers with Roasted Potatoes and Peppers

 

Wednesday:

Pasta with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce

 

Thursday:

Spicy Beans with Coconut Milk

 

Friday:

Bow Tie Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers, and Basil

 

Saturday:

Leftovers

Tonight tonight

Putting Liam to bed tonight was ... one of those moments that I want to remember forever.

We played kisses, where I kiss his "squishy cheeks" and we both laugh.  He had his Woody kiss me and then I'd kiss him and he laughed so hard he could barely breathe.  We talked about our day and talked about how we were going to make pancakes tomorrow morning.  (He couldn't decide then if he wanted blueberry, raspberry, or banana panckaes.)  We cuddled and I stroked his hair.  Right before falling asleep, he switched positions and lost his covers.  I wrapped them back over him and in a sweet, soft voice, he whispered, "Thank you." 

He's asleep now. 

Ah, my boy.  He has my heart. 

Baking Fun and the Assembly of the Santa Fun

An Oldie, But a Goodie (Secret Heart)

Ron Sexsmith: Secret Heart

secret heart
what are you made of
what are you, so afraid of
could it be, three simple words
or the fear of being overheard
whats wrong?
let her in on your secret heart

secret heart
why so mysterious
why so secret, why so serious
maybe your, just acting tough
maybe your just, not man enough
whats wrong?
let her in on your secret heart.

the very secret, your trying to conceal,
is the very same one, your dying, to reveal,
go tell her how you feel

secret heart,
come out and share it
this loneliness, few can bear it
could it have, something to do with
admitting that you, just cant go through it alone,
let her in on your secret heart.