Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Pesto Butter Pasta with Slow-Simmered Cherry Tomatoes

Nov 19, 2025

A warm bowl of angel hair tossed with pesto butter and topped with sweet slow-simmered cherry tomatoes — simple, glossy, and deeply comforting.

Pastina with Liquid Gold | Comforting Acini di Pepe Recipe

Nov 18, 2025

A warm, silky bowl of pastina cooked in Liquid Gold — the simple comfort our grandmother made when we were kids, still carrying that same quiet healing today.

A Pulse in the Woods: The Day the Forest Came Alive

Nov 18, 2025

A walk in the woods turned into a rare pulse of life. Two days later the same trail was silent again. A reminder that beauty in nature comes and goes on its own terms, which is exactly why I keep showing up.

Sweet Pepper, Chicken and Farro Soup

Nov 18, 2025

A silky, comforting chicken soup made with sweet pepper purée, Liquid Gold, farro, parmesan rind, spinach, and a splash of balsamic. Finished with cherry tomato oil, this bowl delivers chicken-noodle comfort with deeper, richer flavor.

Santa Fe Chowder (Hominy, Ham, Hatch Chiles & Caballero Beans)

Nov 17, 2025

A silky, smoky chowder made with hominy, Caballero beans, honey ham, Hatch chiles, miso, and Liquid Gold. Finished with spinach, heavy cream, and fresh lime juice.

Fall Minestrone Recipe | Cozy, Hearty, Homemade Soup

Nov 15, 2025

A rainy Saturday, a full house, and a pot of minestrone built from what was already in the fridge — Caballero beans, mushrooms, spinach, and a good 28-ounce can of tomatoes. This fall version is hearty, deep, and comforting without being heavy. Perfect for when the weather turns and everyone’s coming over.

Fall Hominy Tortilla Soup — A Liquid Gold Leftovers Remix

Nov 14, 2025

A comforting tortilla soup layered with fall flavors: hominy, beans, greens, roasted garlic, and a squeeze of lime. Built from leftovers, tastes like you cooked all day.

Liquid Gold Chicken Stock for Flu Season

Nov 13, 2025

This is the pot of gold I turn to every winter. A whole chicken, a pile of vegetables, and a slow simmer create the most comforting stock you will ever taste.

Pesto Shrimp with Saffron Hominy Grits and Slow-Simmered Cherry Tomatoes

Nov 12, 2025

What happens when shrimp and grits take a trip to Italy: saffron, pesto, and slow-simmered cherry tomatoes meet buttery, comforting hominy.

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Bacon & Raisins | Embracing Enough

Nov 10, 2025

Sweet, tangy, and buttery — this braised red cabbage with apples and bacon brings color, comfort, and cozy fall flavor to any plate.

Caballero Bean & Hatch Chile Skillet Hominy

Nov 10, 2025

A cozy, fall-ready skillet built from the week’s batch cooking — smoky, hearty, and layered with Hatch chiles, Caballero beans, and a spoonful of leftover tomato sauce. It’s part meal prep, part nostalgia, and 100% comfort.

The Cherry Tomatoes That Upgrade Everything

Nov 10, 2025

Soft, simple cherry tomatoes gently simmered in olive oil — an easy way to upgrade beans, grains, vegetables, and everyday meals.