Weeknight Veal Ragu
I love a good bolognese, but sometimes I just don’t have time on a weeknight to invest in making it. That’s where this kind of pasta sauce comes in. It cooks in the time it takes to boil a big pot of...
View ArticleEggplant Rollatini Reinvented
I’m not a big fan of ricotta. I never have been. There are lots of things I used to stay away from because they had ricotta, although now I’m not quite as serious about it. I still don’t eat lasagna...
View ArticleChickpea Flatbread with Fava Puree (G-free)
You may have noticed that I didn’t post many pasta recipes during the spring. One of the hardest things about cutting out non-whole grain carbs was foregoing bread and pasta. I developed a soft spot...
View ArticleClams in Spicy Brodetto with Garlic Bread
This broth (or brodetto in Italian cuisine) is so amazing, you will want to soak up every drop or at least save it for later. (It’s great to flavor stews, risottos, soups, just about anything.) It may...
View ArticleEggplant with Tahini and Goat Cheese
These make a great healthy appetizer for parties or just for weeknight dinner. Surprisingly, the goat cheese and tahini is a really yummy combination, but I certainly wasn’t sure before I started. A...
View ArticleSpaghetti con le Sarde
This Spaghetti con le Sarde is one of my favorite pastas, and it was one of the highlights of our Feast of the Seven Fishes at Christmas. The Sardinian flavors are the perfect blend of salty and...
View ArticleHerb Frittata
The first herb harvest from the boxes on the deck was a perfect excuse for a Sunday frittata. We’ve fallen into a habit of just making various scrambles when we want eggs, mostly because it requires...
View ArticleItalian Turkey Meatballs
Meatballs are one of my favorite things to make on a Sunday afternoon because you can have a pot simmering in the afternoon for a delicious dinner and then have amazing leftovers all week to be used...
View ArticleLobster Mac and Cheese
Lobster mac and cheese is the first thing that pops into my head when I see cheap lobster in the store. I don’t know if it’s just that I have visions of Ina Garten’s burned into my brain or if it’s my...
View ArticleEggs in Purgatory
Possibly the fastest and most hands-off breakfast preparation ever, eggs in purgatory is perfect for a quick weekday breakfast or a large brunch gathering. You can easily make one portion or 20. I...
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