Radish Top Pesto

If you’re throwing out your radish tops, stop. Mix them into a Radish Top Pesto, which is just a Green sauce with a good nod to traditional Pesto. If you have a little spinach or kale, or other random greens, do the same! This is a great recipe for carrot or beet tops, too.

Radish Top Pesto

Radish Top Pesto

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Crazy Broccoli Salad No Mayo

Lighter Crazy Broccoli Salad (No Mayo)

So a friend of mine called yesterday and asked about Broccoli Salad. Yep. Broccoli Salad. You know it, that Crazy Broccoli Salad that’s been around forever, kind of a mainstay for summer potlucks and picnics. It was my Mom who first gave me the recipe back in the 70s, and I’ve been making it ever since. This one, though, I’ve tinkered with, and now it’s Lighter Crazy Broccoli Salad (No Mayo).

Crazy Broccoli Salad No Mayo Version

Crazy Broccoli Salad No Mayo Version

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Black & White Biscotti

Black & White Biscotti

These Black & White Biscotti have become a family fave. I originally started making them for Christmas cookie trays (even though we have not a drop of Italian in our family tree) partially because they’re insanely good and partially because they travel and/or ship so well. Now I just make them anytime I have an urge.

Black & White Biscotti

Black & White Biscotti

 

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Uncle Bens Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

Uncle Bens Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

I think this Classic recipe for Uncle Bens Wild Rice Turkey Casserole is the best ever. I still remember the first time I ever had it, at my friends’ house, Dave & Rosanne’s. I was wowed by it and asked for the recipe right away. That of course, was years ago (maybe decades, now) and I still think it’s a great way to use your turkey (or chicken) leftovers.

Uncle Bens Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice Turkey Casserole

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