Inspired by my pillow
Poke…
Going Bananas
Homemade gifts are always special. I baked this Banana Crumb Muffin for a dear friend.
To make it special, I added slivered almonds. You can always top it with any nuts.
If you’re wondering where I got the box that I used for packaging, I have this favorite store at West 22nd in New York– a heaven to all bakers like me.
When the going gets tough, try pasta
Pasta. Olive oil. Garlic. Onion. Canned tomatoes. Salt. Pepper. Sugar. These basic ingredients are normally in my pantry for quick and easy pasta dish. You can even enhance this with bacon, olives, fresh or dry herbs, anchovies, cheese and more.
Take the case of 80 Breakfasts’ Smoky-Spicy Bacon Pasta. I just went through the motion of preparing a pasta dish and even added my leftover anchovy (from my dressing for Roasted Cauliflower), dried oregano, garlic powder and pepper flakes.
I served it together with toasted garlic bread, making a complete meal for us.
80 Breakfasts is right in saying that this recipe “can be prepared with minimal effort and fuss.”