Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad

Mark Bittman has me thinking again.  He has a way of doing that.  After reading his latest NYT piece, "Chop, Fry, Boil:  Eating for One, or 6 Billion," I once again realize that people who like to cook have a way of making things way too complicated for those who don't (Bittman is not one … Continue reading Crispy Calamari Chopped Salad

Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds

I have hit the point in the year where I am officially out of my summer tomatoes.  And my strawberry jam (which makes everyone very unhappy).  I never freeze enough because I am always limited to my meager amount of freezer space.  So I have to either learn to can or buy a deep freeze … Continue reading Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach, Ricotta Salata, and Toasted Sunflower Seeds