Parsley Pistachio Pesto + Spaghetti Squash

Pesto – from the Italian word pestare…to pound or crush (which is how it is typically made) – is a powerfully good thing.  While the original is a mélange of garlic, basil, pine nuts, cheese, olive oil, pesto can be made with just about any fresh, leafy herbs and raw nuts. Italian parsley, shelled pistachios,and roasted…

13 Heads of Garlic and Some Strung-out (up?) Pork

Tomorrow is another Iron Chef night.  The ingredient: garlic.  I have no idea what the complete meal will entail, but, as it is our turn to host, we are preparing the entrée.  With vegetarians and omnivores and food-sensitive folks in attendance, we opted for a garlic and parsley pork roulade with a balsamic glaze, and…