Mushroom Tagliatelle GF (with Truffle Oil)

Winter Night's Favorite !

Perfect for chilly winter nights, these truffle-infused GF mushroom tagliatelle (the BEST!) will quickly become a beloved autumn staple in your kitchen. Quick and delicious! Healthy recipes don’t have to take long. Learn how to maximize flavors with me and let’s make cooking simple and fun again! I Promise!

What's in Your Basket:

16 oz brown cremini mushrooms (or two packs)

9 oz GF pasta

2 tbsp EVOO and butter each (sautéing mushrooms)

salt and fresh black pepper to taste

1 tbsp truffle oil

some extra butter and oil to add in the end.

Step 1 :

Cook the pasta as recommended

Step 2 :

Clean and slice the mushrooms

Step 3 :

Put EVOO and butter in a big pan. When sizzling, add the mushrooms and cook until they become brown.

Step 4 :

Drain the pasta when al dente and mix in the pan with mushrooms. Add some Olive oil, butter and truffle oil and gently combine. Season with salt and pepper. Voila !

CAT Salad !? :o)

Looking for an easy breakfast idea your kids will love and crave? Our whole family loves this one and the best is: my kids can make it on their own already! perfect with freshly baked or toasted bread in the morning!

What's in Your Basket

1 ripe tomato, diced (or cherry tomatoes sliced)

1 little persian cucumber, diced

1/2 ripe avocado

fresh basil, chopped (5- 6 leaves)

2-3 tbsp EVOOsalt and pepper to taste

optional: 1 squeeze of lemon

Steps:

mix everything in a medium large bowl, add the olive oil and gently fold in the basil (don"t mash the avo!) and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. (and don't skip the basil. It's the secret star of the show.

Chef's Tips

you can add a little bit of lemon in the end. This adds brightness and gives a little acid.

(The girls named it CAT salad and they still crack up every time about it LOL)

🍓 Dirty Dozen vs. Clean 15 – What You Should Know!

EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 (2024)

Feeding your family healthy food shouldn’t be a guessing game! Learn which produce has the most (and least) pesticides to shop smarter.

Feeling overwhelmed at the grocery store? Here’s a quick guide to help you make good choices!

Dirty Dozen: These are the 12 fruits & veggies with the highest pesticide levels when grown conventionally. Buying organic for these is a smart choice:

1. Strawberries

2. Spinach

3. Kale, collard & mustard greens

4. Grapes

5. Peaches

6. Pears

7. Nectarines

8. Apples

9. Bell & hot peppers

10. Cherries

11. Blueberries

12. Green beans

Clean 15: These 15 have lower pesticide levels, so buying conventional is usually fine:

1. Avocados

2. Sweet corn

3. Pineapple

4. Onions

5. Papaya

6. Sweet peas (frozen)

7. Asparagus

8. Honeydew melon

9. Kiwi

10. Cabbage

11. Mushrooms

12. Mangoes

13. Watermelon

14. Sweet potatoes

15. Carrots

🛒 Tip for Moms: Save money by going conventional for the Clean 15 but focus on buying organic (to avoid pesticides) on the Dirty Dozen. Your family’s health AND budget will thank you.

💡 The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists are published annually by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They highlight fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest levels of pesticide residues, based on testing by the USDA and FDA. These lists help consumers make informed choices about buying organic versus conventionally grown produce.