This recipe has been a staple in our house for years, but I’m finally getting around to writing it down. It’s been tweaked and perfected, and this recipe won’t disappoint. 1 Tbsp minced fresh sage5 oz pancetta, small dice2.5 lb squash, diced and roasted2 lg shallots diced small – about ½ cup1.5 c arborio rice½ […]
Comfort Food
Chicken Noodle Soup
This recipe is deceiving. It seems basic and uninspiring, but then if blows your mind. We adapted this from the NYT Cooking recipe – a 30 minute chicken soup. 5 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil1 lb ground chicken5 garlic cloves, minced2½ tsp ground coriander3 celery stalks, halved lengthwise, then sliced ½-inch thick4 large carrots, peeled and […]
Braised Beans & Greens Over Farro
When you’re craving Italian flavors, but don’t want pasta, this is your recipe. Comforting and full of flavor.
Roasted Chicken Provençal
This chicken dish is simple and easy to make. But the best part is how it will blow your mind, and you’ll think about it for days. You could substitute white wine for the vermouth, but don’t if you have it. Also, there’s no such thing as too much garlic or too many shallots. 8 […]
Roasted Garlic
Everyone needs roasted garlic in their freezer (and in their lives). Preheat oven to 350º. Remove excess/loose paper from the outside of your garlic heads. Chop off their heads so that each clove is exposed (see picture). If some cloves are small/low, just take their tops off with a pairing knife (carefully). Place all of […]
NYE Roasted Garlic Pasta
New Year’s Eve with kids means that we’re staying in to spend time together, and cooking a great meal. This is a little more trouble than your normal pasta dish, but that’s what I look for when making a special meal. The sauce is very creamy despite having no butter or cream. The sparking wine […]
Healthier Instant Oatmeal
I need more options for a quick breakfast. This mix is easy to make on the weekend, far cheaper and healthier than the store-bought varieties, and even easier to mix up in the morning. I keep some at work, and just add the hot water from the cooler – stir, and enjoy! Oatmeal Base 5 […]
Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole
Our neighbor made this for us about a year ago (I can’t remember why), and we were hooked. I was so hooked that I asked her for the recipe while I was pregnant, but she said that she had just made it up. And then she brought me some the next day! So we’ve recreated […]
Hummus
There are a million hummus recipes out there. Here’s the one I prefer. Basic Hummus 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 c. tahini paste (mix well before measuring) 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper water (if necessary) Add all of the ingredients (except […]