The other day I decided to make a soup for dinner and thought it would be nice to have a bread to dip into the broth. This recipe is perfect for those split decisions as it only requires a few minutes of work and sits for just three hours before baking. I should mention that …
The weather in the Northeast these last few days has been ROUGH. It can only be described as cold and raw, the worse possible weather when all you want is spring. Because of this cold, wintery weather, I’ve been craving warm, comforting soup. Turns out, this homemade chicken noodle soup is the best idea for …
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 …
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 …
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, …
One of my favorite easy weeknight meals is stuffed bell peppers. But guess what? It’s soup season, so I present to you a recipe for stuffed bell pepper soup. It’s basically deconstructed stuffed peppers with a cozy broth that warms you up with each bite. Perfect for a December weekday dish. unstuffed Like my recipe …
Love was definitely in the air when I made these raspberry custard cups. Not only because it was Valentine’s Day, but also because I LOVE any dessert with fresh berries. These custard cups are like crème brulée meets vanilla pudding, but they’re super easy to make! Adding cream cheese to a basic vanilla custard gives …