This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is not about subtlety. It leans briny in every direction: artichokes! olives! pepperoncini! sun-dried tomatoes! All folded into just enough pasta to hold everything together instead of disappearing into it. It’s the kind of salad that wakes up your taste buds. […]
It starts with cherry tomatoes blistered in olive oil until they collapse into something jammy and sweet, then layered with anchovy and garlic that melt quietly into the background, leaving behind a trail of depth rather than anything overtly fishy. A splash of balsamic sharpens […]
This pumpkin mac and cheese is creamy but not heavy, rich but not cloying, and full of seasonal flavor that makes fall evenings extra cozy. It’s a foolproof crowd-pleaser, perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or even a solo indulgent treat. There’s something about October […]
With just a handful of ingredients and a smoky, rich sauce, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta is the kind of weeknight-friendly dish you’ll keep on rotation. This creamy roasted red pepper pasta is smoky, silky, and ready in 30 minutes. It’s the kind of […]
This easy Cherry Tomato Pasta means dinner served in about 20 minutes. Juicy tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil come together to create a silky, restaurant-worthy sauce perfect for weeknight dinners. There are nights (let’s be real, most nights) when dinner needs to be […]
Nothing says summer like pan-fried shrimp and a bright, zesty bowl of pasta. This Lemony Spaghetti with Shrimp and Pistachio Breadcrumbs might be a mouthful, but making it is a breeze and it’s the perfect end to a long, balmy summer day. This Lemony Spaghetti […]
Inspired by a beloved Italian classic, this Tomato, Eggplant and Ricotta pasta is all about simple ingredients and big flavors. It’s a great vegetarian dinner to add your weekly rotation! Creamy Tomato, Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta – A Comforting Italian Classic Pasta alla Norma, a […]
This creamy lemon zucchini orzo recipe is all about simplicity and flavor. With just a few ingredients like zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan, you can whip up a lovely vegetarian dinner in no time. I find orzo to be a funny little type of pasta. It’s […]
This caramelized zucchini pasta recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor. A great example of using what you have on hand. With just a few ingredients like zucchini, garlic, and Parmesan, you can whip up a delicious vegetarian dinner in no time. One […]
This Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Burrata is a wonderful, cozy dinner idea for a chilly Fall evening. Perfect for those times when you’re craving Italian food, carbs and comfort – which is pretty much every night if you’re me. It’s getting chilly and […]
Nothing says Fall like a big bowl of steaming carbs. Comfort food is, after all, just another name for carbs. And a chilly Fall evening is just an invitation for comfort food. And who’s complaining? Not me! This Pasta and Chickpea soup, a take on […]
I’m spending my summer in Germany, where asparagus season is celebrated with a passion. It even has its own name: Spargelzeit (asparagus time. Germans love being literal. Look up the German word for gloves and you’ll know what I’m talking about). Asparagus time is a […]
Okay first things first: don’t be alarmed by the intense redness of the pasta, it’s totally fine, let me explain!! The key ingredient in this Creamy Gochujang Pasta with Shrimp is, you guessed it, gochujang paste. Let’s get into that. I first saw a version […]
Hello dear reader, get ready. It’s story tiiiiime! My posts are usually pretty straight forward, I either go straight into explaining the recipe or if I’m feeling inspired, I waste a few paragraphs talking about random stuff, which usually drips with sarcasm (please sense the […]
You know how everyone loves to hate on food bloggers and their pages long stories about their beloved recipes bla bla? Well, my turn! Just bear with me here. There’s not much to say about this dish other than it’s my go-to weeknight dinner those […]