I should start out by saying this is not a quick recipe. This is a Sunday afternoon project that is WELL worth the results! I searched and searched for a recipe that incorporates butternut squash into pasta dough to execute this ravioli dish that I had burning in my brain ever since my neighbor dropped off some gorgeous butternut squash. Warm and comforting flavors from the roasted squash and a dash of fresh nutmeg in the dough, soft pillows filled with creamy homemade ricotta (it’s easy and SO much better than store bought I promise!) and spinach, finished in pancetta and sage brown butter. I needed to figure out how to make this but wasn’t sure exactly how to incorporate the squash into the pasta dough. So I just experimented with the proportions and added flour until it was pliable. And it was gorgeous, so I had to share!
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This one might become a favorite for any kind of camping you do, whether it’s progressive backcountry camping or just family car camping. It’s light, packed with protein, good carbs and veggies, and tastes amazing. When you’re in the wilderness and you can eat this without actually cooking you’re going to appreciate this meal!
This is a quick meal I like to throw together when I have fresh corn and whatever veggies I have on hand. You can certainly use frozen corn too, but during corn season we love the crunch the fresh corn cut off the cob brings to this quick and easy dish.
A great way to help leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken stretch into a meal, this casserole can be prepped ahead and tossed in the oven when you’re ready.
Crunchy fried onion atop bubbly mushroom soup coated green beans mean the holidays to me! So this year when I needed to make a lactose-free version (skipping the Campbell’s soup) I didn’t realize how easy and delicious a mostly homemade version could be. And now I definitely won’t go back! In order to recreate the old favorite, I knew this meant I needed to make a cream of mushroom soup from scratch so I could use lactose-free dairy products. I bought one package of dried porcini mushrooms and one container of fresh shiitakes and got to work. First I chopped the porchinis and doused then in about a cup of hot water to steep.
I used to get this dish with my dad at a restaurant by the lake when I was a kid called Sunsets. It’s so easy to make at home and is a fun way to spice things up a bit if you’re in a weeknight dinner rut.
This is the potato salad for the guy who hates mayo (AKA: my husband). I developed this recipe in college when I wanted to do a traditional bbq menu but my hubby explained that he hated potato salad because he hates mayo and all things creamy like sour cream and ranch (but somehow this doesn’t apply to ice cream?!). Served warm or cold, this is sure to please even traditional potato salad lovers with its fresh take on the traditional bbq dish. Start by boiling red potatoes in salted water. When they are cooked, drain and set aside. Then sautée a diced yellow onion in light olive oil on high heat (so it cooks and doesn’t caramelize). Don’t forget salt and pepper.
What do you do when your hubby thaws pie dough thinking it’s pizza dough, but you have no pie fillings or fruit in the house? Make a savory vegetable and cheese tart!
This is a great way to add flavor and freshness to any regular meal you often cook. I am pairing with grilled chicken, rice and green beans tonight but pork or fish would also be a great option.
I am using nectarines that I had already available but you certainly could use peaches or mango or experiment with other fruits. I hope you enjoy and this inspires you to get creative! An easy yet impressive side dish that goes well with roasted chicken, steak or virtually any other protein.
A quick and easy appetizer that is adaptable to whatever you have in your pantry! A great reason to keep a package of puff pastry in your freezer to make it easy to throw together a great addition to a party or brunch spread.
I developed this recipe in the 90s at my Dad’s house. We often hosted and after trying a multitude of recipes over the years nothing was GREAT. So I poured over cookbooks and magazines and watched shows for weeks before Turkey day. I learned the basics of how to make a stuffing and filed away elements of different aspects of recipes spoke to me: sausage (yum!), cornbread (why not?!), peppers and onions (would go well with both) and put them all together to become this most perfect dish.
Need a quick and healthy meal anytime of day? Packed wth protein and veggies, and low on carbs , this one fits the bill.
This fall we got a bread machine and recently discovered that it makes great pizza dough! Below is the recipe we use, just adding everything to the dough pan in the order listed.
Yep I said it! And they're DELICIOUS! All you need is Greek yogurt, a little mustard, salt and pepper as your base. Then you flavor them with what you like best! Toss a little bacon in? Sure! An avocado and cilantro? Yum! Hot sauce and chives? You're getting the idea!
First I want to say that I am no expert in Indian cooking, but because I love the food I try my best to recreate the flavors in some of the dishes I love! Here is an easy and healthy take on Dal made with yellow split-peas. If you are an Indian cooking expert and have any suggestions for how to make this dish even better let me know!
I didn't miss the carbs one ounce in these garlicky Zoodles tossed with fresh garden tomatoes and feta cheese.
With the size and number of zucchini I have coming out of our garden, I am planning this post to be the first in a series showing just how I plan to use them all!
Sometimes all it takes is thinking about something simple a little differently and you have an easy, fresh, light summer meal that everyone loves.
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