Well, hello 2018! Can we just talk about WHERE IN THE WORLD 2017 WENT?! I feel like I blinked, and it was gone. For me, the new year is always a simple reminder of how precious time is, and to truly appreciate every single day. Super sappy, I know. *sips wine, wipes my tears* KIDDING….
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Parsnip Noodles with Hot Italian Sausage and Broccolini
So the sous chef and I were grocery shopping this past weekend – and he has this thing where he swears I keep the list secretive [I TOTALLY DON’T. I just don’t want soft and mushy cucumbers.], so I delegate where it makes sense. Like onions. Hard to go wrong with onions. Or lemons. He’s…
Spaghetti Squash Aglio E Olio with Sausage and Kale
My friends, the struggle is real. My heart says pasta, and my diet says wine no. This is one of my favorite lightened up versions of aglio e olio to make. And in my opinion, it’s just. as. satisfying. Is it because there’s three pounds a [very generous] cup of cheese in it? Maybe. And…
Zucchini Noodles with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
STOP THE PRESSES: We’ve got ourselves an impasta on our hands! Get it? Zoodles? Fake pasta? [… and on today’s episode of my favorite [and oh so terrible] corny jokes to tell…] Please tell me you just laughed? Maybe a chuckle? A smile, at least? No? Just an eye roll? #storyofmylife. And as much as I’m all about…
Pesto Chicken with Spaghetti Squash and Kale
So, I’ve made no secret of my love for pesto. In fact, I profess it quite often: take exhibit A. But I insist on basil pesto. I love arugula, kale, and spinach – you name it – as much as the next person. But it shouldn’t go in pesto. Basil goes in pesto. That’s my story, and…
Fresh Basil and Garlic Pesto
Hi, do you have a second? Because I am in dire need of professing my love for fresh basil pesto. Basil period. But when you basically turn basil into a condiment, I’m all over it. You’re biggest cheerleader, loudest fan. Because basil pesto is so delicious on literally everything – you cannot go wrong: pasta, pizza,…
Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Basil
So, I love tomato bruschetta. What’s not to love? It’s literally everything I can’t live without in one dish. Minus bacon. And red wine. But rest assured, we consume plenty of both in our spare time – just not in our bruschetta. Which is a good thing, my friends. Trust me. Now, I love tomatoes –…
Cheesy Meatball Skillet in a Spicy Tomato Sauce
Oh, that skillet of golden, cheesy meatballs buried in a wondrously delicious tomato sauce? That’s just my portion. No big deal. Just don’t ask where the sous chef’s is… These meatballs are completely addicting. Oneeeee more won’t hurt [read: I’m in total denial. I was stuffed.]. But this one of those dishes that practically warms the…
Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Smoky Caesar Dressing
So cooking and baking are really based on trial and error, right? Luckily, for me (and really the sous chef), these grilled hearts of romaine with smoky caesar dressing were spot on delicious – which is exactly why I’m sharing the recipe with you. I wish I could always say my recipes turn out great – but…
Roasted Asparagus with Thyme and Parmesan
Roasted asparagus with thyme and Parmesan is such an easy side dish. And delicious, too. This has been a staple for the sous chef an I – so much so, that he’s pretty much on asparagus duty when we make this. So these beauties you’re looking at? No credit to me! (Thanks, babe!) The sous…