This easy Caprese Pasta is made with roasted grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto to create a simple weeknight meal that is loaded with bold flavors. Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil are a classic flavor combination and one of my favorites – especially now that tomatoes are in season. Combining basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, and […]
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10 Minute Mushroom Goat Cheese Pasta
This super quick and easy recipe for 10 Minute Mushroom Goat Cheese Pasta is a comfort food meal that can turn your night around. After a long day of work – especially a Monday – who wants to go through the effort of cooking dinner? In the spirit of saving time, and making weekdays easier, […]
How to Make Gazpacho
When we were in Barcelona, we ate gazpacho almost every day. It was early October and the weather was still warm and sunny, and chilled gazpacho became my go-to lunch. I love gazpacho because it is so refreshing, the combination of the fresh tomato and cucumber is simply wonderful. I made it home from Europe just in time […]
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Breadsticks
This quick and easy appetizer is the perfect way to feed your friends on game day. The best part is that these Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Breadsticks can be made in under 30 minutes by using La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke, and Parmesan Dip, along with store-bought pizza dough and marinara sauce. These shortcuts save time without sacrificing any […]
Zoodles alla Rustica (Zucchini Pasta)
This recipe is a game changer. It’s easy, it’s healthy, it’s vegetarian, and it can be made in 20 minutes! Last week I finally caved in and purchased a spiralizer so that I could make zucchini pasta (aka “zoodles”). I will admit that I was a bit apprehensive. I mean, how good could pasta made out of […]
Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, and Tomato Pasta
I am convinced that roasted garlic makes everything better. Roasted garlic is one of those things that’s easy to make a lot of. I always make a whole head of roasted garlic at a time, and then add it to various recipes a few cloves at a time. Recently, I whipped up a quick Roasted Garlic, […]
Grilled Zucchini with Tomato and Goat Cheese
Ready for a really easy recipe? Grilled zucchini topped with tomato sauce and goat cheese is a fresh tasting dish that can be served as an appetizer or meal. It is a healthy variation of pizza that can be served as a quick weeknight meal. I love simple rustic meals made of a few simple ingredients. Each ingredient […]
Roasted Beet, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Salad
Yesterday I talked about how beets are the hot thing on the Chicago foodie scene right now, and I explained how to roast a beet. Today, we are taking those roasted beets and making a fabulous salad. I love the combination of beets and goat cheese, but you could also make this salad with gorgonzola. […]
How to Roast Beets
Beets! They are the fall’s hottest new ingredient. They are in season right now, so this is the perfect time to try this trendy food. Beets can be sliced thin and served raw, but I love the smooth silky texture of a roasted beet. Right now several restaurants are serving beets roasted, then cooled, and placed in […]
Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad
Back to school season is just around the corner, which means you might find yourself packing more lunches. Over the next two weeks, I am going to share three easy lunch recipes that your whole family will love. These meals are easy to prepare in big batches and are foods that travel well. Today I am […]