This creamy + cozy stovetop butternut squash macaroni and cheese is the perfect fall comfort food! Don’t skip the crispy sage breadcrumbs! What says fall more than a warm bowl of cheesy butternut squash mac and cheese topped with a sprinkling of crispy sage breadcrumbs!? This is my favorite recipe to make when the weather…
Pasta
Cauliflower Gnocchi with Corn, Tomatoes, and Basil
There’s been a lot of buzz around Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi! I finally tried it out and to my surprise, it’s so good and incredibly versatile. Try my recipe below for cauliflower gnocchi with corn, tomatoes, and basil! I have to admit I was a little skeptical when I first saw that Trader Joe’s was…
Kimchi Carbonara
Kimchi Carbonara is going to be your new weeknight go-to dinner! Kimchi carbonara was inspired by one of my favorite Korean dishes, kimchi fried rice. When it comes to the table kimchi fried rice is topped with a raw egg yolk. When you break the yolk and stir it into the rice the flavor and…
Bucatini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Bucatini with sun-dried tomato pesto is the perfect new recipe to add to your repertoire! Who says pesto has to be made with basil and pine nuts? This recipe for sun-dried tomato pesto is breaking all the rules. Sun-dried tomatoes are packed with rich and savory umami flavors. When you blend them with roasted almonds,…
Rigatoni alla Vodka
This rigatoni alla vodka is one of my favorite Italian comfort dishes! Rigatoni alla vodka is one of those super special dinners that takes me back to my childhood. I’m pretty certain my when my mom made this for dinner she just opened up a jar of sauce but had she known how simple it…
Tagliatelle with Pea Pesto and Creme Fraiche
This light and fresh tagliatelle with lemony pea pesto is so easy to make! The best part? You probably already have most of these ingredients on hand. Frozen peas are one of my favorite things to keep in the freezer. That being said if you’re making this recipe in the spring when fresh peas are…
Brown Rice Pasta with Crispy Pancetta and Kale
Quick and easy brown rice pasta with crispy pancetta, kale and ricotta salata.
5 Tips for Perfectly Cooked Gluten-Free Pasta
Have you ever tried to cook gluten free pasta and it came out gummy, starchy, or broken into bits and pieces? It’s happened to me! Gluten-free pasta can be tricky but when done right it’s delicious and can even pass as the real thing! Here are my tips for the perfect batch of gluten-free pasta:…
Short Rib Ragu with Pappardelle
This rich and creamy red wine braised short rib ragu with pappardelle will warm you up from the inside out! Top it off with a mountain of parmesan cheese and a bold glass of red wine and you’ve got the coziest dinner ever! Cooking these short ribs will fill your home with the most incredible…
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage is one of my go-to weeknight dinners and I have a feeling it might become one of yours too! Orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage is a simple and delicious recipe that everyone should master! This quick and easy pasta recipe is a great one to have in your…