When it comes to the holidays, I do a lot of baking and cooking…more so than usual. I know, it’s hard to believe that I can actually spend more time in my kitchen than I normally do. The holiday season is my favorite time of the year to prepare foods that exude warmth and comfort….
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Gemelli with Asparagus and Sausage in a Ricotta Cheese Sauce
Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, Fusilli, Manicotti, Garganelli, Rigatoni…when it comes to pasta noodles, the types are endless. One of my favorite aisles in the grocery store is the past section because I love to peruse all the different options and think about recipes that I can create using various types of pastas. The last time I…
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Apple pie, beef stew, chicken pot pie, chili, and macaroni and cheese…what do all of these dishes have in common? If you answered “comfort food,” then you are correct. Who doesn’t love comfort food? There’s just something about it that brings us back to our childhood years and makes us feel all warm and cozy….
Chicken and Pea Fettucini Alfredo
Some of my favorite moments spent with my husband are the nights where we both cook together while enjoying a bottle of wine. I can usually be found in the kitchen preparing the sides and salad while my husband uses his grill master skills to prepare the meat. Whether the temperature is in the triple…
Pea and Pearl Onion Pasta in Butter Herb Sauce
I know that it’s been a while since you last heard from me on How To: Simplify. I wish I could tell you that I’ve been busy testing out ways to simplify time spent in the kitchen. Even though I’m always thinking of ways to simplify, I was far removed from the comforts of my…
Spinach and Sausage Pasta
If there’s one thing you should know about me when it comes to food, it’s that I love pasta. Although I’ve never tested it, I’m positive I could eat pasta every day of the week and never grow tired of it. The best thing about pasta is that, with very few ingredients, you can make…
Pasta with Cream Cheese and Ricotta Sauce
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a hearty, wholesome dish to cozy up to on a chilly day. The cold weather has definitely settled in and the warm clothes have come out of hibernation. ‘Tis the season for bundling up, enjoying the holidays and eating comforting dishes to help fight the chill in the air. I…