With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I’m sharing these simple, quintessential candied bourbon pecan sweet potatoes! Roasted, slightly crisp sweet potatoes tossed in a sweet, syrupy glaze. It’s one of those side dishes that comes together effortlessly, yet everyone will rave about it. Definitely one to add to your holiday menu! Continue reading “Candied Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potatoes”
Category: potatoes, pasta, & grains
Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon & Parmesan
The most delicious, seasonal pumpkin risotto – full of fresh thyme, white wine, a little butter, honey for some sweetness, lots of parmesan cheese, and topped with crispy bacon & black pepper. It is the perfect side dish for any meal this time of year!
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Orzo Salad with Prosciutto & Parmesan Vinaigrette
Bringing you a fresh and flavorful orzo salad with Prosciutto di Parma to make for your Labor Day cookout! It’s a simple salad full of charred corn, caramelized cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, lots of fresh basil and chives, and of course some beautiful thinly sliced prosciutto. It’s all tossed with a garlicky parmesan vinaigrette that comes together quickly in the food processor. You can make this ahead of time and serve it with just about anything! All of the best end of summer flavors in one delicious salad.
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Creamy Parmesan Shells with Toasted Garlic
The most indulgent, comforting creamy parmesan shells full of toasted garlic, an aromatic dried porcini spice blend, fresh oregano & rosemary, lots of parmesan cheese, and black pepper. It is absolutely irresistible and just the perfect pasta to make as we head into the fall months. It uses minimal ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes, so it’s perfect for a last-minute pasta craving any night of the week.
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Pan-Fried Paneer Salad with Toasted Grains
Sharing a really unique pan-fried paneer salad today! Full of toasted grains, summer cucumbers & corn, a simple vinegar and oil dressing, and lots of fresh herbs. It’s hearty and satisfying, yet really light and crisp. Perfect light lunch or dinner side dish!
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes with Bacon & Parmesan
An irresistible side dish to serve alongside all your summer mains – loaded smashed potatoes with bacon & parmesan. Potatoes boiled until tender, smashed, and then baked (or pan-fried) until crisp, topped with a simple sour cream sauce, crispy bacon, lots of scallions + chives, and a very generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese. You get a little bit of everything in each bite, with all the rich flavors of a loaded baked potato!
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Mexican Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
A fun Mexican potato hash to spice up your breakfast routine! Crispy fingerling potatoes, spicy peppers, juicy summer cherry tomatoes, and bold Mexican spices. Topped with fried eggs, avocado, and a quick lime yogurt sauce. It’s a simple and healthy, yet extremely flavorful, egg dish for when you need to mix things up.
Easy Zucchini Pasta with Ricotta & Basil
Sharing this easy zucchini pasta today with lots of fresh summer zucchini, lemon, parmesan, a little butter + splash of cream, and topping it with creamy ricotta cheese & fresh basil. It’s a quick-cooking pasta that you can make all summer long. Serve it as a side or make a big bowl of this as your main meal. There’s nothing not to love in here!
Asparagus Pasta with Whipped Ricotta & Breadcrumbs
A simple asparagus pasta made special with creamy whipped ricotta cheese & homemade crispy toasted breadcrumbs. It’s lemony with fresh herb flavor and full of texture. Just the pasta recipe we need as we head into the summer months!
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Pantry Baked Mostaccioli
Sharing another pantry pasta recipe today in the form of pantry baked mostaccioli. It’s really versatile, full of simple staple ingredients, and comes together in just about 45 minutes. Perfect way to wind down at home after a long week!