This roasted apple farro salad solves the question of what side dish to make on a weeknight in the fall. It’s a simple grain salad with roasted apples & fennel, bulked up with arugula, and tossed in the most sensational maple mustard vinaigrette. Olive oil toasted pecans and aged gouda cheese are the two special touches that make this salad worth repeating all season long. Continue reading “Roasted Apple Farro Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette”
Category: potatoes, pasta, & grains
Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage & Fennel
This creamy calabrian chili pappardelle comes together quickly with lots of flavor in the spicy sauce. It’s an ideal fall or winter pasta dish, completed by a hearty green salad and some fresh bread alongside. Continue reading “Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage & Fennel”
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs
An end of summer recipe to celebrate the peak tomato season: creamy tomato pasta with herb breadcrumbs. The sauce is extremely creamy and flavorful from both mascarpone & parmesan cheeses. And it’s bursting with fresh, sweet tomato flavor. The breadcrumbs on top are such an irresistible contrast of texture and make this pasta extra special. Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Pasta with Herb Breadcrumbs”
Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Burrata
An orzo salad with roasted tomato vinaigrette, burrata cheese, seasonal vegetables, and lots of fresh herbs. It’s a really fresh take on a pasta salad that’s bursting with summer flavor. You can make it ahead of time and serve it up at your next cookout! Continue reading “Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette & Burrata”
Roasted Potatoes with Goat Cheese & Red Pepper Sauce
One of the most flavorful side dishes to add to your dinner table: roasted potatoes with goat cheese & red pepper sauce. The potatoes are coated in olive oil and spices, then roasted until golden and tender. They’re topped with the creamy cheese and the tangy, smoky sauce. Plus, lots of fresh herbs for a finishing touch! Continue reading “Roasted Potatoes with Goat Cheese & Red Pepper Sauce”
Creamy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Spring Vegetables
This creamy orecchiette with chicken sausage & spring vegetables highlights the very best of what spring has to offer in one pasta dish. Loaded with so much good seasonal produce – leeks, fennel, ramps, green peas, spinach, garlic, and herbs. The sauce is infused with all of that fresh flavor plus white wine, lemon, butter, and pecorino cheese. It’s creamy and saucy, yet bright and zesty! Continue reading “Creamy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Spring Vegetables”
Sweet Potato Fritters with Dill Yogurt Sauce
Simple sweet potato fritters to make for your next springtime dinner party! Grated sweet potatoes mixed with eggs, green onions, and smoked paprika…pan-fried until crisp and served with a lemony dill yogurt sauce. These are such a great appetizer, snack, or side dish made with minimal ingredients and vibrant flavors. Continue reading “Sweet Potato Fritters with Dill Yogurt Sauce”
Irish Scalloped Potatoes with Cabbage & Cheddar
Sharing the most delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipe: Irish scalloped potatoes! Full of caramelized cabbage, leeks, garlic, and Irish cheddar cheese. These are so rich & savory, with thin layers of potato baked into a decadent skillet. The top becomes golden and bubbly, with the slightly crisp, melted cheese covering the entire dish. A great recipe to complete any corned beef feast! Continue reading “Irish Scalloped Potatoes with Cabbage & Cheddar”
Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Spinach
A cheesy baked rigatoni with Italian sausage, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, garlicky marinara sauce, and lots of melted mozzarella. It’s baked until golden & bubbling, then topped with fresh parsley and parmesan. This is one of my favorite easy dinners for any night of the week, and the recipe has a bit of family history to it as well! Continue reading “Cheesy Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Spinach”
Creamy Basil & Calabrian Chile Cavatelli
This creamy basil & calabrian chile cavatelli is a spicy bowl of pasta goodness. Pillowy cavatelli pasta tossed in a silky-smooth sauce that’s full of rich flavor. The sauce comes together effortlessly and is ready by the time the cavatelli is done boiling. This is one of those pasta dishes that you’ll be making over and over again. Continue reading “Creamy Basil & Calabrian Chile Cavatelli”