Thursday

Farfalle with almond tarragon pesto (recipe in the comments from April 18, 2009)
Sliced hierloom tomatoes

Hot tea
Oreos
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The tarragon plant is going crazy. I think it's almost as big as our dog. We had to do something before frost, so we're having our pesto again. How else can you use up a cup and a half of tarragon in one blow? This is AMAZING and really quite unusual. It's hard not to get seconds or even thirds. T ate four helpings! We also think the heirloom/tomatoes-in-general season is about up, so we're squeezing in as many fresh tomatoes as we can right now. It's hard to say goodbye to tomatoes, peaches and corn, even as we are embracing winter squash and the like. Regardless, an awesome meal!

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Super easy
Chopping: Tomatoes
Time: 20 minutes
Make ahead: I made the pesto early an thinned it with pasta water just before we ate.

Reaction:
"I'm SO glad we can have an herb garden."

The kid report:
T ate four helpings - what more can we say?

Thursday

Pasta Amatriciana (recipe in the comments from December 5, 2007)
Green beans with tarragon vinaigrette

Hot tea
Chipotle chocolate cover hazelnuts
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It has been too long. Way too long on this recipe. We had left over Canadian bacon from my dad's visit (he likes it for breakfast) and this pasta recipe came to mind. It's exquisite and just as good as I remember. We should have this more often. Also the green ebans gave us an excuse to use more of our fresh tarragon. Always a plus :)

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, garlic, tarragon
Time: 35 minutes
Make ahead: Make the sauce and toss with fresh pasta.

Reaction:
"Still one of the best pasta dishes ever"