This sausage & sweet pepper pizza with creamy vodka sauce combines everything I love about homemade pizza. Creamy vodka sauce replaces traditional tomato sauce, while Italian sausage, caramelized sweet peppers, fresh mozzarella, and fontina create the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Finished with fresh basil and parmesan, it’s bursting with bold summer flavor. Continue reading “Sausage & Sweet Pepper Pizza with Creamy Vodka Sauce”
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad with Jalapeño Lime Vinaigrette
A spicy grilled shrimp salad to bring some fun, fiery flavor to your kitchen this summer! Juicy, spiced shrimp grilled until charred and tender, mixed with sweet grilled pineapple, arugula, creamy avocado, shaved radishes, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Everything is drizzled with a charred jalapeño lime vinaigrette. It’s summer in a bowl with a little kick and lots of fresh ingredients.
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Creamy Basil Orecchiette with Peas & Pancetta
This creamy basil orecchiette with peas & pancetta is fresh, vibrant, and full of spring flavor. Sweet peas and basil are blended into a silky green sauce, tossed with tender orecchiette, and finished with crispy pancetta, lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s something a little special for the season, making it an ideal dinner party dish. Continue reading “Creamy Basil Orecchiette with Peas & Pancetta”
Paccheri with Leeks, Spinach, & Bacon
This paccheri with leeks, spinach, & bacon is the kind of pasta that feels simple but delivers big flavor. Tender leeks, fresh spinach, and rich bacon are tossed in a light, lemony crème fraîche sauce that coats every piece of pasta. Lots of basil and grated pecorino bring it all together. Continue reading “Paccheri with Leeks, Spinach, & Bacon”
Fennel & Radish Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette
This fennel & radish salad with spicy citrus vinaigrette is a bright, vibrant side dish that will brighten up any dinner. Crisp fennel and peppery radishes are tossed with delicate butter lettuce, fresh basil, and a slightly spicy citrus vinaigrette. The salad is topped with sweet, juicy slices of blood orange and toasted pistachios. Continue reading “Fennel & Radish Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette”
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Rosemary Breadcrumbs
This creamy mushroom soup with rosemary breadcrumbs is simple, deeply savory, and incredibly comforting. Earthy mushrooms are simmered with aromatics, herbs, sherry wine, balsamic vinegar, and broth before being blended into a silky, velvety soup. The finishing touches are a handful of crispy rosemary breadcrumbs and pan-roasted mushrooms over top, adding texture and even more depth of flavor. Continue reading “Creamy Mushroom Soup with Rosemary Breadcrumbs”
Gnocchi Alla Vodka with Crispy Breadcrumbs
This gnocchi alla vodka with crispy breadcrumbs is creamy, slightly spicy, and full of texture. Soft, pillowy potato gnocchi are coated in a rich vodka sauce and finished with garlicky crumbs for the perfect contrast. It’s a dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but special enough for a winter dinner party. Continue reading “Gnocchi Alla Vodka with Crispy Breadcrumbs”
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Risotto
A classic, yet endlessly crave-worthy dish of red wine braised short ribs. The short ribs cook low and slow until they’re falling off the bone, luxuriously fork-tender. The flavorful braising liquid thickens into a silky sauce. And the parmesan risotto is the perfect complement to the meat. Continue reading “Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Risotto”
Apple Butter and Melted Brie Tart
A holiday appetizer that’s as impressive as it is simple to make: apple butter and melted brie tart. The apple butter is spiced with cinnamon and has a subtle sweetness. It’s spooned over puff pastry and then topped with slices of brie, crisp apples, and fresh thyme. The tart gets baked until golden, topped with bacon, and finished with a drizzle of honey.
Homemade Apple Butter
When fall rolls around and apples hit the farmer’s market stands, a batch of homemade apple butter is usually one of the first things I make. It’s slow-cooked until thick and silky, with just enough cinnamon and brown sugar to bring out the apples’ natural sweetness. Continue reading “Homemade Apple Butter”