Spaghetti Pomodoro
My daughter made this Spaghetti Pomodoro recipe from Bon Appétit, Basically 10 x 10 recipe, which is "Ten weeks, ten recipes that will make you a better cook". The recipe is very detailed for beginner cooks.
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup
Here's another one for the freezer. This Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup is healthy and is an easy meal for a weeknight dinner. Serve it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a loaf of crusty bread.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 cups
Butternut and Chicken Chili
I am currently on the east coast staying with my mother. When I visit I cook several recipes for her freezer. This Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili is a perfect thing to freeze especially when it's FREEZING outside!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Crispy Mustard Chicken & Frisée
This Crispy Mustard Chicken & Frisée is from Ina Garten's new cookbook, Cook Like a Pro. This chicken is phenomenal. It's baked in the oven, not fried, and has this amazing panko, garlic, lemon zest coating that is to die for. You bake the whole thing including fingerling potatoes on one baking sheet. It's just so easy and really delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spinach and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Potatoes
These Spinach and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Potatoes is a recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi's new cookbook, Simple, A Cookbook which came out last week. There are so many recipes in this book that I need to make soon. This was dinner for 2. What could be better than a twice baked potato, especially when it has spinach, gorgonzola and walnuts?!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sausage with Cranberry, Sage and Orange Zest Pinwheels
One of my favorite things to do is to develop recipes. I am always trying to add more hors d'oeuvres to my repertoire. I wasn't sure how these Sausage with Cranberry, Sage and Orange Zest Pinwheels would turn out. The combination of cranberries, sage and orange zest really works well with the sausage. They got rave reviews and are perfect for holiday parties.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Grilled Tri-Tip Rub
Here is a great rub for Tri-Tip. It would also be good on steaks. Dry rubs are a mix of spices and dried herbs that are used to enhance the flavor of your meat. You can buy ready-made rubs, but it's very easy to make your own.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Bacon and Crispy Sage
I was rummaging through the fridge and came up with this Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Bacon and Crispy Sage. I was inspired by Trader Joe's Autumnal Harvest Alfredo Sauce which is made with pumpkin and butternut squash purées. All I can say is that it's a great idea. You can cheat and just buy their sauce or make it yourself with canned pumpkin.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Brussels Sprout and Gruyère Gratin
This Brussels Sprout and Gruyère Gratin makes an incredible side dish for your holiday table. I actually cut the recipe in half just to test it, but do not cut the cheese sauce in half! That is the chef's prerogative!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
French Beans & Snow Peas with Hazelnut & Orange
This French Beans & Snow Peas with Hazelnut & Orange recipe come from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi. These crisp green beans and snap peas are taken to a whole other level using hazelnut oil and fresh orange zest. Not only is it a beautiful dish, but it's also delicious!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings











