Miscellaneous with vinaigrette

2 cups pasta, penne uncooked * 1 bunch asparagus touch ends removed * 1 pint cherry tomatoes * 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin divided 1 x salt to[...]

6 roma tomatoes , chopped small 6 fresh basil leaves , chopped fine 2 garlic cloves , minced 3 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive[...]

12 thick slices smoked bacon 2 cups heavy cream 5 large eggs coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 slices challah bread, at least 1 inch thick 2 tbsp[...]

1 doz corn tortillas 6 inch size 1 med onion minced 2 c. tomatoes diced 2 c. salsa made with tomatoes     grnd cumin 1 whl red chiles minced or possibly- 1[...]

1 med Yellow squash seeds removed,     skin left on, cut 1/4" dice 8 ounce Pasta , preferably little "ring" circle     pasta or possibly else[...]

FOR THE DRESSING 1/2 cup fresh tangerine juice (sub orange juice if tangerines aren't available) 1/4 cusp white wine vinegar 1 shallot , minced (or 2 Tbsp[...]

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary , stems removed 4 clv garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. extra[...]