Every fall, I make a big batch of Roasted Tomato Sauce (and, last year, tomato paste) and can it for wintertime. Opening up a jar of it in the dead of winter is glorious. It’s like bottling summertime. But this year I just haven’t gotten to it and really am not sure if I will. …
And just like that, summer ended. I mean, of course, it’s still technically summer. But this morning, as I woke Will from his peaceful slumber and got him fed, brushed, washed and dressed for school, summer was clearly over for us. We’re now entering the wonderful world of schedules that revolve around five-day-a-week schooling and …
Gorgonzola melts into the delicate sauce and coats the pasta with flavorful goodness in this Creamy Gorgonzola and Shrimp Pasta recipe. Choice is so important. We all make choices every day: shopping the farmers market or not, shopping at big supermarkets or small local markets, cooking at home or eating out, trying something new or …
Fresh tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and pasta come together in this delightful and easy Grilled Caprese Lasagna recipe. Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto addict. My family eats it as a salad, on bread, over pasta, as sliders and mixed into baked potatoes. And now, Grilled …
Easy to prepare, this Grilled Sausage Lasagna recipe is an excellent make-ahead single-serving dish that can be frozen until you’re ready to cook. With a bold flavor, every lasagna lover will adore these! Yesterday was a day filled with sandcastles, swimming and laughter. The kids and I spent nearly all day at the beach (don’t …
Change up your pizza routine with a creative take on the classic. This Sundried Tomato Pasta Pizza Recipe is quick, easy and absolutely delicious. Readers, I promised you a great post and here it is … Please welcome Chris from Mele Cotte, who is guest posting for me today with a recipe for this delicious …
Caramelized Onion Orzo features sweet caramelized onions, savory parmesan and white wine in a lovely side dish, perfect for enjoying with a grilled dinner. It was only earlier this year that I tried making orzo for the first time, and I quickly discovered that I (and my kids) adore it. The tiny bits of pasta …
With a short growing season, ramps are a fragrant, wild onion that’s procured by foraging. This quick and easy recipe for Ramp Pesto uses the seasonal wild onion to make a bold pesto that my kids and I love. Meet ramps … Until this past weekend, I had never had one, despite hearing raves about …
If I had a dime for every time that someone in my house requested pasta, I would be a very rich woman. Heck, I would be a woman on a whirlwind trip to Europe … for the rest of the year. Growing up, pasta salad was one of my very favorite summer dishes. I could …
Yesterday was the first time in months that I haven’t posted on my usually Monday through Friday schedule. Sure, I could have posted a Wordless Wednesday photo or pointed out a recent article. But my words and ideas just wouldn’t come. I was spent, and needed a day off. I hope you understand. Now, let’s …
