Instant Pot spicy pasta e fagioli + Italian chicken sausage
It’s soup season and we’re turning up the heat with this spicy pasta e fagioli made in the Instant Pot! Hearty Italian soup with spicy Italian chicken sausage, red and…
Chicken piccata pasta + burst cherry tomatoes
Comforting chicken piccata with burst cherry tomatoes served over a heap of spaghetti tossed in a lemony white wine sauce. Chicken piccata is one of those dishes I don’t get…
Buffalo chicken sandwich + smoky blue cheese dressing
We’re bringing the heat with this spicy buffalo chicken sandwich smothered in smoky blue cheese dressing and topped with a buttery brioche bun. Go ahead—indulge a little. Just because the…
Brown butter sage mashed potatoes
Rich, nutty brown butter and a hint of sage transform this classic comfort food into a savory holiday side dish your guests will be thankful for. Thanksgiving is almost here…
Southwestern shrimp salad
When I was growing up, my mom would make this bean salad called Texas caviar. It had all the usual suspects of Tex-Mex cuisine—corn, bell pepper, onion, tomato, etc. We would…
Homemade meatballs
By now you should know I’m a pretty big fan of Italian(s)—food, people, culture—so it should come as no surprise that the guy I’m dating is Italian. When we first…
Crock pot Korean beef with broccoli
When my best friend moved back to Boston last year, she was nice enough to give me her crock pot. I don’t know how many times I’ve told myself I…
Chili lime shrimp and veggie kebabs
The air is getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and the shorts are getting shorter—this can only mean one thing—summer is right around the corner! When I think about…
Turkey sausage and kale soup
So, California weather finally decided to get with the times—it was 49 degrees when I woke up the other day. F o r t y-n i n e. For Californians, that’s…
Paprika chicken + white wine butter thyme sauce
Sexy, elegant, delicious—it’s what’s for dinner. I’m sure y’all hate the saying “winner winner, chicken dinner” as much as I do (except you, Guy Fieri), but this dish is seriously…