Sautéed Shrimp with Pesto over Linquine with Garden Fresh Green and Vegetable Salad Dressed with a Roasted Green Chile Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor and Donna Hargrove D.O., FACOG- Nutrition Editor So, last night we arrived home after a long day which failed to include either of us journeying to the grocery. Opps! Oh well, we were both too tired to venture out again so we decided to do a…

Sautéed Portabella Mushroom with Asparagus and Pesto Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor Each day I try to plan to pass through the produce area in one of our local markets, on my way home, to see what is fresh or on sale that I can use for the evening meal. Shopping daily also allows me to get in…

Shrimp with Chile Paste Basil Pesto over Linguine

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor This is a one bowl meal that easily can come together in 20 minutes or less. If you’re a Chile Head you’ll appreciate the chile sauce together with the fresh basil and garlic. It’ll bring a little perspiration and release a few of the desirable endorphins…

Sockeye Salmon with Winter Greens and Mozzarella Salad

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor The best thing about growing vegetables and other edibles in containers around our house is being able to eat them. This time of year the early greens are coming in as the temperatures have dropped into the sixties at night. The tomatoes, greens, beets, and more…

Eggplant-Basil Pesto Bruschetta

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor A super way to use older bread that is going or has become stale or just dried out. Topping can be just about anything you can dream up that would be tasty to yourself and friends. Sometimes I put out a bunch of ingredients and let…

Cilantro Pesto Stuffed Shrimp

Recipe courtesy of Chef Bren Ankrum – Culinary Editor This is a very tasty and a little spicy dish with great eye appeal. I like to serve them with yucca fries with a honey mustard dip and a cold black bean and mango salad. Enjoy! Equipment/ utensils required: Chef’s knife, cutting board, cast iron skillet…