Forget the flavor packet, transform your ramen noodles into a scrumptious salad with this recipe for Lemony Steak and Veggie Ramen Noodle Salad.
Veggies, lemon and adorable pasta. Garlic, honey, dried oregano and lemon make a tangy vinaigrette. This Orecchiette Pasta Salad with Lemon and Oregano is delightful. When the last day of school arrived for my kids last week, it was with a soft swoosh, instead of the dynamic bang it typically comes with. There were no …
Filled with a fragrant, flavorful basil garlic ricotta mixture, this stuffed shells recipe can be made in under an hour.
Ever since trying Aglio e Olio at Aloy’s in Poughkeepsie, New York, decades ago, it’s been a favorite. Here’s how to make this easy Deep down the rabbit hole, I fell, through layers of memories, hopes and dreams. Deep into the past, I went, mentally walking through my childhood and teen years. And in those …
Rich and creamy, this recipe for Creamy Garlic Fettuccine with Bacon and Roasted Red Peppers bears resemblance to a robust alfredo. It’s a grim grey day in Maine today, the kind that comes with a dim brightness that makes you want to crawl back into bed with a book and emerge again tomorrow. Days like …
Fresh tomatoes, garlic and capers come together with white wine in this delightful recipe for Tomato Garlic Spaghetti Squash. Sometimes when my kids and I go to the farmers market, plans go awry. We’re there for corn, tomatoes and ground beef but come home with four types of squash and a giant bag of freshly …
This robust Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce with Garlic, Onion and Basil makes good use of in-season tomatoes and is perfect for freezing to enjoy later. Confession: I keep glass jars and use them to store things. This old marinara jar was perfect for storing my homemade marinara sauce in the fridge or freezer. When we …
With a warm, rich flavor, Basil Pecan Pesto is delightful on pasta, lovely on sandwiches and perfect on chicken, fish and vegetables. What a great summer sauce! There are little lessons that I learn in the garden each year. This year, my first and biggest one was to be less impatient. In my rush to …
Inspired by a dish at Carmine’s in New York, this lemony pasta is a quick and easy dish perfect for dinner parties. A definite crowd pleaser! Our trip to New York in February was just what I’d needed: Refreshing, inspiring, relaxed and fun. But it wasn’t just about me. For my kids, it was a …
Robust and luxurious, this Buttery Lemon Shrimp Pappardelle is a lovely dinner for any night of the week. Plus! Learn how to defrost shrimp quickly. Mouthfeel is something that matters tremendously to me. It’s why I adore smooth, flat noodles like pappardelle, which have a luxurious mouthfeel. It’s also why I avoid squirmy, small elbow …
