Sesame Soy Noodles

Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
Chopped Scallions
Angel Hair Pasta
This shouldn’t even be considered a recipe because it’s so easy. This a quick and simple side that packs solid flavor. Boil the pasta and set aside. In a large bowl mix two parts soy sauce to one part sesame oil. Stir in some chopped scallions. Toss in the pasta [...]

Diesel Pumpkin Cookies

I forget where I got this recipe but I didn’t come up with it so I can’t take any credit. Regardless, October means pumpkins and all of my favorite fall flavors — cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, root vegetables. These cookies are a great combination and more portable than pumpkin pie. Do it big.
1 Cup Canned [...]

Merrimack River Chowder

Here’s the recipe for the soup I invented on Sunday with random leftover vegetables. It came out pretty good–light, healthy and perfect for a rainy summer night.
4 strips of bacon, cut into small pieces
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
10 oz. sliced white mushrooms
3 ears of corn, previously grilled, kernels sliced from the cob, [...]

Spinach, Feta & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo Salad

1/2 pound of Orzo pasta
1/2 pound fresh spinach
Handful of sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
Crumbled Feta
1 clove chopped garlic
Salt
Black Pepper
Boil the orzo for about 7 minutes then strain. Put the orzo into a large serving bowl and toss with olive oil, spinach, garlic, tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle feta generously over the [...]

Potato Salad

Potato salad is pretty hard to mess up. It’s basically boiled potatoes and mayo but why not make this perfect BBQ side more diesel? You can make this ahead of time and it keeps well.
You’ll Need:
3-4 pounds of potatoes, cubed with skin on
Real Mayo
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 of an onion, finely diced
5 strips of [...]

Pasta Salad

It’s practically summer and I couldn’t think of an easier recipe to share for those upcoming cook outs. I got this from my mom and it’s not really a recipe, more just a series of steps.
You’ll Need:
1 Pound Pasta (I like tri-color rotini)
Regular or Lite Italian Salad Dressing
1 Bag of Frozen Italian Medley Vegetables
McCormick Salad [...]

Diesel Guacamole

Guacamole is the ultimate Mexican side. I like mine straight up with no tomatoes but you can throw them into the recipe if you want. Also, I like a slightly chunky consistency as aposed to a completely smooth texture. Make sure the avocados are ripe too because the flavor and mashing with suffer if they [...]