What's Cooking Wednesday: Spring Flavor Party!

Spring is a lovely time of year, isn't it?  Even if it has been a mild winter like the one we just had, there is something invigorating about seeing the growth of new life, the casting off of gray, dull weather, and the welcoming of bright, colorful warmth.

I love spring.

You can bring spring into your kitchen by trying this ah-maaaaz-ing recipe from Rachael Ray.  As Guiliana Rancic would say, "Ah-maze-balls!" 

Springtime joy on a plate!

The combo of basil, mint, asparagus, pistachios....oh...the whole thing seemed slightly odd to me....but when I had my Cuisinart pumping and the scent of this marvelous pesto was wafting up through the opening, I was literally dancing with joy and anticipation of the mouth party I was going to experience.

Now do you understand why I can't make my life about just dieting?  I just have to run 10 miles a day.  Anyone who dances at the Cuisinart just can't stop cooking.

There are so many things I would like to try if I had the budget to just test and toss (when necessary); so many avenues I would like to explore!  I'm not super-inventive and I can't see myself working in a culinary position because I think it would make me insane if someone was telling me what to do in the kitchen, but maybe somehow I can channel this into a money-maker....

For now, I will keep hunting down recipes that are affordable and that my family will eat, and sharing with you!  Enjoy!

Oh!  Here is the link for the recipe:  Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto Pasta