Pasta e Ceci
I saw Stanley Tucci make this Pasta e Ceci and I was intrigued. It's a recipe by Julius Roberts, a cookbook author who left his job at a London restaurant to become a farmer. Pasta e ceci, or pasta with chickpeas, is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and satisfying. It's a great example of peasant cuisine, which emphasizes using simple, affordable ingredients to create delicious meals. All I can say is that this is incredibly flavorful and so delicious.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Creamy Cowboy Soup
Hearty, rustic soups are the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for chilly days, their rich flavors and satisfying textures can warm you from the inside out. Creamy Cowboy Soup is a prime example, featuring a comforting blend of ground beef, bacon, ranch-style beans, corn, and potatoes, all simmered in a creamy broth.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad
This Maple-and-Bacon Fall Chopped Salad is a hearty autumnal dish. It’s sweet, salty, savory, and crunchy. This salad is a perfect side dish for a fall dinner or a light lunch. It's also a great way to use up seasonal produce and enjoy the flavors of autumn.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Our beautiful daughter Zoe and Pierce got married last weekend. The wedding was perfect. It's been a whirlwind of planning over the past few months and we are all about to collapse, but boy was it fun. I decided to make this Eggs Benedict Casserole for the morning of, so we got our sustenance in before the champagne, etc. It's an easy and elegant, make-the-night-before kind of breakfast. It calls for Béarnaise sauce, but I would recommend using Knorr Béarnaise Sauce to make it even easier.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Roasted Gnocchi with Caramelized Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Roasted Gnocchi with Caramelized Cauliflower and Chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dish that's great for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the crispy gnocchi, caramelized cauliflower, and tender chickpeas, which has a creamy, tangy miso tahini sauce. It's a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Kielbasa Potato Soup
Kielbasa Potato Soup is a classic, warming dish that's perfect for chilly days. What makes this soup unique is the addition of chopped dill pickles (optional!), which provide a tangy, briny contrast to the creamy broth. Also, adding crispy potato peels as a garnish offers a satisfying crunch.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Ritzy Cheddar Chicken Breast
These cheesy chicken cutlets, coated in buttery Ritz crackers, are as delicious as they sound. Instead of the traditional flour-egg-bread crumb dredge, this recipe uses a tangy sour cream base, which helps to tenderize the chicken breasts. To make it easier, use thin chicken cutlets. You can buy them pre-sliced or cut thicker breasts in half horizontally (no pounding needed). Thin cutlets cook more evenly and stay tender throughout the baking process.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Smash Burger Tacos
I am testing a new recipe to serve at school lunch. Smash burger tacos - A culinary fusion of burgers and tacos, smash burger tacos have captivated taste buds worldwide with their crispy patties, melted cheese, and customizable toppings. The process involves smashing a thin, beef patty onto a tortilla, adding a layer of melty cheese, and your favorite burger toppings. This one is sort of a take on a Big Mac. It's everything I thought it would be and more and a lot less carbs.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Hotel Citadel Celery Salad
I recreated this incredibly addictive Celery Salad, inspired by a dish from the Hotel Citadel in Jerusalem. Celery often takes a backseat, but in this salad, it shines. The combination of crisp celery, sunflower seeds, pistachios, almonds, and dried blueberries (or cranberries) creates a satisfyingly fresh and crunchy texture. The tangy lemon honey dressing perfectly complements the salad's flavors.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Preacher’s Wife Mac & Cheese
This is dedicated to my dear friend Shannon who recently passed away. She sat behind me in homeroom in high school. Both our names started with an Mc. She lit up any room that she walked into with her smile and wild enthusiasm for just about anything. She planned her celebration of life down to the very last detail (and yes, a conga line and bright colorful attire were mentioned), including her famous recipe for this Preacher’s Wife Mac & Cheese, which I of course, immediately volunteered to make. All I can say is that it’s rather lactose-laden with pounds of upmarket cheeses! She made this for many of her friends over the years on special occasions. Tears are not written in the recipe, but truth be told there were a few shed during the making of this. I am not sure how life with be without you in it, but I promise to smile and champagne toast you the next time I make it. I love you Shannon.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
