My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta
My Kids Spring Zucchini + Pea Pesto Pasta Classic pesto loaded with garlic, basil and all the Parmesan cheese you can find. It’s luxurious, simple and everything in between. Add in some fresh Spring peas, zucchini and a touch of extra pine nuts. It’s a simple meal but elevated with added vegetables and a pop […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken
Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Pasta + Chicken Hot damn. Excuse the language but this is just SO good. We have been eating so many sun-dried tomatoes lately, that I thought why not add them into my simple tomato vodka sauce. The richness, depth of flavor and little bites of jewels..oh my, it’s good. Just make this […]
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara
Gluten Free Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara You are just going to LOVE this recipe. I mean Bacon Chicken Pasta Carbonara, using my favorite gluten free pasta and all the basil I can find. Large pieces of salty and crispy bacon, creamy mozzarella, tender and fresh basil leaves and warm peppery chicken breast tenders. Everything is […]
Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale
Smoky Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese with Kale Yes, I did a thing. Homemade Mac and Cheese will never look the same again. Whoa. I’m excited about this one. It’s creamy with hint of smoked paprika, the pasta has a bite and is salted with Parmesan, rich bone broth cooked sweet potatoes and KALE. Yes, […]
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini
Weeknight Jazzed Up Pasta Fazool With Tortellini Who else loves a good hearty soup? I’m all about it. The fire roasted tomatoes, anchovy paste, garlic and oregano is such a great combination. Add in a Parmesan rind, red pepper flakes and cheese filled tortellini. So good. Plus chicken bone broth and coconut milk make all […]
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon
Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash + Bacon OH MY GOSH this pasta is soooo good. Of course it is, with all that bacon, butternut squash, rustic pumpkin seed and basil pesto, extra cheese and our current favorite gluten free pasta. It’s a great meal – that comes together pretty quickly. I remember […]
Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup
Easy Lasagna Meatball Soup Lasagna in a bowl! What could be better. The same great flavors but with an amazing broth. I am adding this to my simple and fast weeknight soup’s. It comes together in less than 20 minutes – even cooking the meatballs and pasta separately. I just love the different textures, light tomato […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Butternut squash pasta screams Fall. It’s creamy, healthy, full of all the flavors and it requires minimal cooking. By roasting the squash with olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper – you let the oven to the work. Let it cool slightly, pour everything in a blender with some bone broth (or […]
Easy Italian Pork Sausage Ragu
Easy Italian Pork Sausage Ragu Today, I bring you a favorite in our house. It’s such a great simple homemade sauce that doesn’t take hours, using high quality ingredients and is so versatile. This hearty sausage ragu is great served over spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles (to keep it paleo) or your favorite gluten free […]
Meatball + Pasta Broth Soup with Pesto
Meatball + Pasta Broth Soup with Pesto A light yet flavorful broth with vegetables and herbs swimming along. Add in your favorite gluten free pasta, pesto and of course the delicate meatballs. It’s a simple soup to make mid week and that everyone at your table will enjoy. Keep the meatballs and pasta separate until […]
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash with Basil Oil
Pan Roasted Summer Tomato + Butter Spaghetti Squash Some nights I just need a vegetarian comfort meal. AND let me just tell you, this is off the charts delicious. It’s surprising still to me how creamy this is. I love the deep rich flavors from the tomatoes, shallots and garlic. Oh, and butter always helps. […]
Weeknight One Pan Chicken Cacciatore
This Chicken Cacciatore is a gourmet meal but made simple with ingredients you are sure to have + just the right amount of time to make a homemade meal.
Boneless chicken thighs give this recipe the best flavor, stays moist and each thighs will stay tender even when you reheat this. Simple crushed tomatoes, shallots, garlic, red peppers, oregano and basil. Yum – ingredients I highly suggest you have in your pantry at all times.
Light Chicken Tetrazzini
Light Chicken Tetrazzini Think the sauciest sauce with pan roasted mushrooms, tons of garlic and the best bone broth. A splash of sherry, worchestershire and fresh black pepper – bring it all together. The simply pan seared chicken, fresh parsley and shallots are all a dream…coated in that sauce. Yes. Don’t forget all the Parmesan, […]
Pea Parmesa Pasta with Pistachio Crumb
Pea Parmesan Pasta with Pistachio Crumb Give me all those fork twists of silky egg pasta. Think fancy mac and cheese, with prosciutto, peas, pepper topped all with chopped pistachios and lemon zest. It’s bright, comforting and the perfect pasta meal for this week! Spring Pasta at its finest. Spring recipes to me, mean simple. […]
Our Favorite Summer Pasta Salad
Our Favorite Fast Summer Pasta Salad It’s the best of both worlds. Cold and tender pasta with salty olives and feta cheese, crisp cherry tomatoes and cucumbers and lots of fresh parsley. It’s a no mayonnaise recipe, I can get behind. Trust me, you don’t miss it. The dressing is tangy – the shallots and […]
Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna
Gluten Free Zucchini and Roasted Garlic Lasagna Just a simple vegetarian lasagna recipe with tons of zucchini. The extra step of roasted garlic add so much – plus you finally see my favorite and easy béchamel cream sauce. I kept it easy using a favorite marinara sauce, fresh lasagna noodles and high quality fresh ricotta […]
Creamy Tuscan Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Creamy Tuscan Chicken + Vegetable Soup There are NO words. This soup has it all. The perfect creamy broth filled with herbs and crunchy vegetables. The chicken is cooked in the broth so the flavor is infused into the meat. Plus the tortellini, fresh spinach at the end and a sprinkle of cheese. Double the […]
Gluten Free Roasted Butternut Squash + Pesto Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash Pesto Lasagna The creamiest vegetarian lasagna I’ve made. With a simple yet delicious béchamel cheese sauce with hints of herbs and all those layers! With over 6 layers with cheese and squash, it’s my new favorite comfort food meal. Make this on the weekend – cherish the leftovers and then make it […]
Weeknight Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken
Lemongrass Ramen Bowl with Crispy Chicken We all could use a soup that is full of immune boosting qualities while tasting amazing. This broth is crazy good and with some crispy and tasty chicken and all the vegetables I could load up in the bowl – it’s a great weeknight treat. Everyone in my family […]
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto
Brown Butter Zucchini Pasta with Carrot Top Pesto Quickly seared zucchini and Summer squash all tossed together with goat cheese, tender gluten free pasta, lots of carrot green pesto and pine nuts. Top it off with fresh Parmesan cheese, if you must. The pesto is like your typical basil pesto but replaced with carrot greens. […]
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan
Gluten Free Cauliflower Parmesan Breaded delicious herb covered cauliflower steaks with all the marinara and mozzarella you would want…plus your favorite gluten free pasta. Ah, and don’t forget the basil, red pepper flakes and flake salt, because they are keys to a good life. You won’t miss the chicken or meatballs. Trust me. The cauliflower […]
Quick Cold Peanut Rice Noodles with Veggies
Quick Cold Peanut Rice Noodles with Veggies My go to vegetarian noodle salad takes less than 5 minutes to put together. It’s full of crisp fresh flavors with layers of creamy and rich peanut butter – I love adding in snow peas, tons of cilantro and the unexpected mint! It’s like a vegetarian spring roll […]
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage
Creamy Roasted Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Tender and roasted butternut squash with buttery risotto, lots of brown butter and sage. I top it with more Parmesan cheese, salted butter and all the fresh thyme I have patience for. It’s really delicious. Don’t be fooled – risotto isn’t hard. You don’t need to go to […]
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese
Sun-dried Tomato + Parmesan Mac and Cheese So creamy, you will need a spoon. Perfectly salty, rich and tender. All the flavors in an updated version of mac and cheese. Sun-dried tomatoes with all the herb oil, shallots, salted fresh Parmesan cheese, spinach and a touch of milk. It’s really that simple. I used chickpea […]
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs
Vegan Mac + Cheese with Pine Nut Bread Crumbs Crispy, crunchy, tender and creamy all in one – with all the saucy pasta, sweet potatoes and kale you could want. The toasted bread crumbs with the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, can’t be beat. I love all the textures and combinations of flavors. While it […]
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken
Creamy Caper Sauce with Pan Seared Chicken High five for decadent mid week meals! Even though, it’s Thursday – this easy cream sauce comes into in less than 5 minutes and coats the chicken just right. Pan sear the salt and pepper chicken. Set aside and use the same pan with all the drippings to […]
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry
Buttery Dinosaur Kale and Cauliflower Gnocchi Stir Fry When dinner is ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s just amazing. Toasted creamy gnocchi with hearty and crunchy kale all coated with butter. Then top it all with fresh cherry tomatoes, large pieces of Parmesan cheese and walnuts. It’s a good one. I prefer to cook […]
Vegetarian Hoisin Lo Mein Noodles
Vegetarian Hoisin Lo Mein Noodles OMGawd! Seriously, people! Get on the train of making your own fake-out take-out at home. BUT only, if the recipe is simple and doesn’t take forever or have a million ingredients. This homemade hoisin sauce is delicious – no added sugar but you don’t need it. The molasses, sunflower seed […]
