Sausage and Peppers
This simple, classic Italian comfort food recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal and is easily scaled up to feed a crowd. Inspired by my Calabrese father-in-law! Continue Reading →
Category: Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches
Taco Salad with Homemade Chipotle Ranch Dressing
A healthier spin on Taco Tuesday that still packs lots of Mexican flavor. The homemade taco seasoning and chipotle ranch come together in a snap! Continue Reading →
Our Favorite Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Old fashioned comfort food at its best! Sloppy Joes are an easy weeknight meal that’s always a hit. Try switching the ground beef for turkey or bison next! Continue Reading →
Turkey Salad Tea Sandwiches with Dried Cherries
Dried sour cherries add a pop of sweet-tart flavor to the turkey filling in this simple yet elegant tea sandwich recipe. Perfect party food! Continue Reading →
Bar-B-Q Turkey Burgers with Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
Grilled pineapple-studded guacamole is piled on top of these turkey burgers that have been brushed with a sweet-and-spicy bar-b-q sauce. Continue Reading →
Quick Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
This quick, hearty make-ahead salad is perfect for lunch on-the-go or as a fresh, flavorful last minute addition to any meal. Continue Reading →
Instant Pot Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Soup
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of homemade chicken soup with bacon. This recipe utilizes the Instant Pot for all day flavor in less than an hour! Continue Reading →
Toasted Farro Grain Bowls with Roasted Winter Veggies
Chase away the winter blues with this hearty, veggie-packed grain bowl. Top it with a runny egg for the ultimate comfort food upgrade! Continue Reading →
Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip
Simply seasoned chicken thighs are cooked in the Instant Pot till tender, then shredded + sandwiched between 2 types of cheese in this delicious recipe. Continue Reading →
Smoked Salmon Roll-ups
This 5 ingredient party food recipe is simple and delicious – perfect for game day! Plus a review of Stonyfield’s new Whole Milk Smoothies. Continue Reading →
Big Flavors from a Restaurant Kitchen Volume 16: Pax Romana’s Quinoa Salad with Mixed Vegetable, Goat Cheese & Orange Dressing
This installment features the results I got making Chef Cristian Pettita’s Quinoa Salad with Mixed Vegetable, Goat Cheese & Orange Dressing recipe in my tiny kitchen! Continue Reading →
Lemony White Bean-And-Arugula Salad
A simple, elegant, hearty salad that comes together in under 10 minutes! Continue Reading →
Roasted Kabocha and Kale Salad
Dried cranberries are steeped in a sweet-and-tangy mix that becomes the dressing for this colorful autumn dish. Continue Reading →
Grilled Niçoise Salad Flatbreads
Fire up the grill and take this classic French salad to the next level! Continue Reading →
Collard Green-Quinoa Wraps
Hummus binds the veggie-packed filling together in this light, fresh meal. Continue Reading →