We’re back in full spring mode, and I’m psyched to be using one of my FAVORITE spring veggies – green peas! Although the weather is slowly turning warmer, we’ve had quite a few cold, rainy days in May. It makes it difficult to enjoy some of the fun, fresh spring produce. Luckily, no one ever …
Memorial Day Weekend is coming up, so it’s time to start planning your menu! If you live in the Northeast like me (or a similar climate), it’s always hard to plan food for MDW. There’s a chance it will be hot, summery weather, but it might also be 50 degrees and raining. So do you …
This hearty lamb ragù with pappardelle is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The sauce packs immense flavor while the ricotta adds a fluffy finish. Topping the dish with fresh spring herbs seals the deal. Ragù for you? It’s a term you have probably seen on many an Italian restaurant menu, but what exactly is ragù. …
When I was younger, one of my favorite comfort meals was broccoli cheddar soup from Panera in a big bread bowl. Yummmm! It always hit the spot on a cold winter’s day. Not to knock Panera, but when I got older and started to pay attention to the ingredients in my favorite foods, I realized …
This sesame pickled cucumbers recipe is super easy and produces a flavorful brine and crunchy pickles that you can refrigerate for weeks. It’s truly a gift that keeps on giving. The brine is super simple to make–just boil some sugar, salt, and vinegar with lemon slices, jalapeño, and sesame seeds. After pouring the cooled brine …
I know I’ve been kind of on a butternut squash kick lately, but it’s just such a great fall/winter veggie! And when paired with one of my favorite Italian dishes–risotto–it’s even better. This recipe is pretty easy to make; the most important things are roasting the squash and getting the risotto to the right consistency …
This pasta is warming, comforting, and the perfect comfort food for a cold night. This pasta includes hearty butternut squash and kale for a nourishing meal that won’t make you feel bad about eating all the carbs. For a zesty twist, roasted pecans and Panko are mixed with some lemon zest and olive oil that …
Have you ever heard of millionaire bars? If not, I’m sure you’ve heard of Twix bars. You know, the ooey gooey candy bars filled with chocolate and caramel that we know is bad for us but is so sinfully delicious anyway? Well, NO NEED TO SIN ANYMORE, folks! These tahini “millionaire” bars give you all …
I’m always trying to find recipes that “spice up” eggplant (pun intended). This harissa-roasted version is certainly a show-stopper by bringing loads of spice and a variety of flavors. If you love eggplant, great, drop right down to the recipe and make this right now. If you’re apprehensive about the veggie or an all-out hater, …
Oatmeal is one of my favorite weekday breakfast meals, because it’s quick and easy but also tastes delicious. It’s an especially cozy meal in the fall and winter, so I’m getting really gung ho about making oatmeal again. I also love that you can dress it up however you want, whether you want something sweeter, …