Celery Root Tortellini with Dungeness Crab Salad by Robert Helstrom

Cranberry Agrodolce by Lynn

This has been my fave turkey accompaniement for years. From the '94 issue of Food and Wine.

EARLY SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH MINT PISTOU by Draeger's Cooking School

Minestrone Romagna Style by John Spottiswood

This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It's not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable flavors mellow into one mild but delicious soup. The subtle flavors of this soup are even more delicious the next day, so it is a good dish to prepare in advance of guests arriving for a…

Spinach Basil Orzo by Mary Joseph

Can you believe I *just* discovered Orzo about 2 months ago? I'm officially a huge fan and this is one of the many recipes I've come up with using a pasta that is in my top 3 faves.

Dreamy Linguini by Mary Joseph

I actually dreamt this recipe one night. I have very vivid and often lucid dreams and this isn't the first time something like this came to me in a dream. This is however, by FAR the best recipe that's come to me that way. I woke up, wrote it down and made it the next day and its *delicious*. Hope you enjoy it! P.S. Did you know…

Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese by Lindsey Ford

Simple, tasty recipe that the whole family will like. Instead of spinach, greens could include arugula, watercress or endive. For a more substantial meal, add shredded chicken.

Port Wine / Balsamic Reduction Sauce by rborcherdt

This sauce was modeled after the amazing balsamic steak recipe from Acqua al Due in Florence, Italy. For any of you that have eaten there, you know how divine that dish truly is. This sauce is almost a mirror recreation of that recipe. It is meant to be drizzled over your favorite steak that you just pulled off the grill (a medium…

Pasta by Winni Wang

BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA by Staffan Terje

These classic Italian beans are a medium large tan bean, splashed with red/black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese cuisine. They are also known as Cranberry beans in the US. If you can't find Borlotti beans, you can always use pinto beans.

Penne with Pancetta in Tomato Sauce by Tom Shoppel

Quick and tasty pasta

Parmesan-crusted Polenta with Sausage over mushroom Ragout by pescador

The broiled disks of polenta in this dish bring to mind an extra-delicious version of johnnycakes, topped with a hearty, savory ragout that's ready before you know it.

Shrimp Pasta with Sun dried tomatoes by Tom Shoppel

Great winter-time shrimp pasta dish with sun dried tomato and cream sauce (serves 4-6)

macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Tomato Vodka Sauce by Mary Joseph

Creamy & as spicy as you want it to be! (Just adjust ground red pepper to taste)