Linguini w. Salas di Pomodoro Fresco and Sauteed Kale Microwave the pasta briefly to get the chill out. Microwaving them in a bowl with a tiny bit of water and a lid is good. Add the starchy water with the noodles in the next step. Large shares should proceed in batches: Heat the sauce large sauté pan. Allow the sauce to simmer gently 2 minutes adding a very little bit of water from rinsing the sauce jar. When hot add the pasta. Wrap the pasta through the sauce with tongs or other utensil...

Sweet Corn Chowder, Semolina Batard, Frissee Salad Heat the soup to a simmer. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Serve with freshly cracked black pepper. Warm the bread. Dress the salad. Chili Verde, Black Bean Salad, Tostadas Heat the chili gently. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Enjoy with the tostadas. Toss the bean salad with it's garnish. Add a pinch of salt and maybe a squeeze of lime if you have it.

Ratatouille, Polenta, & Roasted Chick Peas Unwrap the polenta and cut each piece into 6-8 smaller pieces. Pat them dry. Heat a generous portion of oil or butter or both in a non stick or well seasoned sauté pan - enough to just cover the pan bottom. Heat over medium high. When hot, add the pieces of polenta. Start with the 'skin' side down first. Work in batches and do not over crowd the pan. Pan fry them 3-4 minutes per side to brown and crisped. Manage the heat and oil to keep them frying...