The Stillroom

Here is a tasty recipe that you can create with all of the produce coming in at the local farm markets.

I got two words for you.  Shiratake Noodles.  They are made from the konjac yam and you  can find them in most stores in the produce isle.   They are packed in brine and have a great shelf life in the fridge. They come in linguine or regular pasta type cut. I prefer the regular pasta cut myself and here is how I use them…

First, I rinse the brine off in a colander and let them drain while I prep the sautéed vegetables.  They are very long so I take kitchen shears and go in and cut them up while they are in the colander.  The noodles are much more manageable when you eat them when they are cut up.

.Saute one zucchini in olive oil and garlic and add mushrooms, red onion and a yellow, orange or red pepper. (or any other vegetable you enjoy).  It is a very flexible recipe. I also season with  pink sea salt and pepper and dried oregano from the herb garden.

If you are a meat eater, make some nice little meatballs preferably out of grass fed and finished ground beef.  I add an egg, salt, pepper and oregano to the mix.  Bread crumbs or rice is optional.

After the noodles drain, steam the water off by tossing around in a skillet.  Here is how I assemble the dish…

Shiratake noodles go in a bowl, add sautéed veggies and toss.  Meatballs go on the side along with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan.  This is a great dish if you don’t want the heaviness of pasta or are watching your carb intake.

The noodles are pretty darn close to regular pasta.

A fine iced tea beverage tops it off.

Diamond Antiques & Gifts is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 12-5.

The Stillroom Tea Shop is located within the walls of this stupendous building and this is where you will find a lovely selection of teas to be iced for the summer.

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Nebby is a great new series you will find on WQED hosted by Rick Sebak…Mr. Pittsburgh.

It’s a fun half hour of tv.