With a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar, this Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette adds incredible flavor to simple salads and beyond.
While this Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette tastes lovely on tossed green salads, it’s so much more than salad dressing. …
Asparagus Pesto Pasta
This easy-to-prepare Asparagus Pesto Pasta delivers a rich, nutty dish full of asparagus flavor.
I‘ve been trying to stock up on fresh ingredients when I visit the store these days since I don’t know what I’ll find the next time I venture out for supplies. At Costco the other day (alas, no toilet paper!), I grabbed a huge bag of asparagus since it’s one of the few vegetables that everyone in my family loves. …
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas
These Mini Deep Dish Pizzas deliver big flavor in adorable muffin-sized packaging. Loaded with mozzarella cheese, flavorful tomato sauce, and tasty fillings, these petite pizzas make a satisfying, easy-to-prepare meal.
When we started our kitchen renovation project last fall, I saw it as an opportunity to create some construction-friendly recipes. We didn’t want to eat out every day, so I needed some meal ideas that didn’t require a proper stove or oven….
Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwiches with Mango Chutney and Balsamic Onions
These Grilled Chicken and Brie Sandwiches with Mango Chutney and Balsamic Onions make a perfect meal or party dish! Ciabatta, with its chewy open texture, offers up plenty of nooks and crannies to capture the rich, creamy Brie, tangy mango chutney, and tender balsamic onions.
I typically leave sandwich-making to my husband. He’s quite passionate about the art of a good sandwich, and there’s really nothing finer than eating an awesome sandwich made by someone else. Am I right?…
Classic Meatballs with Simple Tomato Sauce
Ladled over spaghetti, these classic meatballs with simple tomato sauce epitomize hearty comfort food. Serve a crowd with this generous recipe or hoard the leftovers for easy meal planning.
When I told my kids I’d prepared spaghetti and meatballs for dinner last week, they couldn’t contain their excitement. They actually cheered with sheer joy! For meatballs!…
Cheesy Bacon Noodle Cake with Fresh Summer Tomatoes
With bacon and cheese tucked in the center, this savory noodle cake tastes delicious topped with fresh summer tomatoes. This simple, flavorful recipe is easy to prepare. It’s a great way to use up leftover spaghetti, too!
Ironically, a vegetarian cookbook provided the inspiration for this cheesy bacon noodle cake recipe. I must have been thinking of my vegetarian friends who make an exception for bacon when I set out to prepare it. Somehow I found myself compelled to crumble leftover bacon and layer it with mozzarella in the center of the basic, unfilled noodle cake.
Oh, thank you, contrary vegetarians!
There’s just something about bacon that transforms a simple recipe into something extraordinary, and this noodle cake is no exception. Ever since I first made it years ago, it’s been one of the most requested meals at our house….
Arugula-Basil Pesto
A departure from traditional basil pesto, this arugula-basil pesto blends spicy arugula, sweet basil, and fresh mint to create a unique summer recipe. Pine nuts, slivered almonds, garlic, and capers round out the flavors in this easy, versatile sauce.
If you’ve ever grown arugula, you know that this spicy, flavorful green shoots up from the ground almost immediately. It’s no surprise that many people refer to it as rocket….
Jenga Veggie Tower with Creamy Cilantro Dip
Why serve veggies on a platter when you can go vertical instead? Build a Jenga Veggie Tower for your next party. Don’t miss out on this flavorful Creamy Cilantro Dip, either!
Since The Big Short focuses on the collapse of the U.S. housing market, I can’t think of a better appetizer to serve in honor of this best picture-nominated film than a precarious platter of vegetables….
