There are some recipes you never change. Recipes that are shared from generation to generation bringing with them memories of family meals filled with stories and laughter. These are the recipes that elevate our health more than a kale salad or a tofu burger. My dad (Pop Pop) made this recipe for as long as…
Tag: pasta
Lemony Amalfi Pasta
Lemon+Amalfi+Pasta, need I say more! All you have to do is close your eyes while eating this dish and you’re transported to the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi coast. This pasta uses the zest of 4 lemons and a burst of fresh lemon juice just before serving. Because there a few ingredients, this is a…
Sun-Kissed Cherry Tomato Sauce
I mentioned in my bio that I’m a recipe reading, cooking obsessed nerd and that even my vacations are centered around food and cooking. Well, a few years ago we were traveling in Italy and the first thing I did was enroll my daughter and I in a cooking class. We learned some new techniques…
20 Minutes to Get Dinner on the Table Veggie Pasta Bowl
It’s been a long day at work and even though you have food in the refrigerator, you don’t feel like cooking. Plus, you have to run to a baseball game after dinner so there’s not much time to put dinner on the table. Do you pick something up on your way home or order out?…
After Vacation Dinner When You’re Tempted to Order Out
After you’ve been away on vacation for several days, you walk-in the door and the first thing you hear from the troops, “What’s for dinner?” The fastest and easiest solution (but we know it’s not the healthiest) is to order out. I challenge you to choose another option. If you are keeping your pantry stocked…
Spaghetti with Anchovy Carbonara
Carbonara is an Italian dish from Rome that uses eggs, noodles, cheese to create a silky sauce. Pork, or guanciale (pork cheeks), is a traditional ingredient but here we are using anchovies. Anchovies are a much healthier option and add a wonderful salty, earthy “umami” flavor. This recipe, from Food and Wine, is a fast,…