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Christmas Beet Soup

Christmas Beet Soup

Merry Christmas Eve! There's nothing better than a hot cup of soup when it's 30 degrees out. In honor of the Holidays I wanted to make something a little more colorful and in theme for Christmas. This beet soup is super simple and a nice change of pace from your typical soup 'go-tos'. The soup is topped with a touch of sour cream (I watered it down a little to make the design) and pepitas which adds a nice little crunch. The soup takes about 30 minutes and could be served as

Zucchini Crisps

Zucchini Crisps

We are right in the middle of Summer and when I think of Summer foods I think of burgers, hot dogs, grilled veggies and lots of chips! I love to try to cook with veggies that are in season and zucchini is one of my favorite Summer vegetables. These Zucchini Crisps are a perfect cross between veggies and chips and are so simple to make. It only takes two ingredients and they're irresistible - and did I mention healthy?! When you pick up zucchini at the store, make sure to grab

Summer Risotto

Summer Risotto

Risotto is one of those dishes that can be often overlooked as a side dish but really deserves to stand alone as a main. Originally from Northern Italy, it's creamy texture comes from simmering Arborio rice in some sort of broth while continuously stirring. Although my go-to risotto is usually Risotto allo Zafferano, I decided to lighten it up and add lots of veggies and freshness to it to complement our changing seasons! The mint, lemon and fennel are the key subtle ingredie

Penne Alla Puttanesca

Spinach Sun Appetizer

Pan-Fried Polenta Cakes with Mushrooms

Pasta e Fagioli

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! In honor of this holiday... something green! Shishito peppers are my latest obsession because A. there's only 3 ingredients in this recipe and B. they are addicting but it's okay to be addicted to a vegetable... right? I love making these for appetizers when friends come over because eating them is like playing Russian Roulette. One out of 10 are usually very spicy while the rest are sweet! When i'm by myself I usually eat the whole bag and there's a

Pesto alla Genovese

Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes

Risotto Alla Milanese

Risotto Alla Milanese

Risotto Alla Milanese is probably one of the most classic Milanese dishes and is also known as Risotto Allo Zafferano. This dish stands on its own as an entree but is also often served as a side with Ossobuco Alla Milanese and other dishes. The beautiful yellow color comes from the spice Saffron, which adds an incredible richness and earthy flavor. It only takes a few ingredients and lots of stirring! The trick is to use plenty of liquid so that the consistency is creamy and

Caramelized Onion Tart

Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

Here's the perfect healthy breakfast option that you can make the night before and throw it in the fridge for the next morning. Chia seeds are incredibly nutritious and loaded with antioxidants, fiber, protein and Omega-3s. They actually have more Omega-3s than salmon! I used coconut milk for the liquid because i love the flavor but you can use any liquid - milk, almond milk etc. Also, feel free to top with granola, nuts or any kind of fruit you like! 4 servings INGREDIENTS:

Butternut Squash "Carbonara"

Butternut Squash "Carbonara"

This is not exactly a Carbonara as it has no eggs... but the pancetta and look of it sure do resemble one. Since butternut squash ravioli are my all-time favorite fall/winter food, I decided to make butternut squash SAUCE since it's not as time consuming as making the fresh pasta and stuffing. I was inspired from this recipe from Bon Appetit but I made a few of my own tweaks! Read on... The butternut squash itself is very sweet so adding the saltiness of the pancetta really c

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Aaahh Bruschetta. There are so many different recipes out there but the classic and authentic one is as simple as it get's. This is the perfect example of a recipe where the quality of the ingredients is so important. The tomatoes have to be fresh and ripe and you can't settle for regular store bought bread. An easy trick on how to spot a "Fitalian" (fake Italian) restaurant? If they have bruschetta on the menu and they add cheese to it!! Or if they add balsamic vinegar to it

Vichyssoise (Potato Leek Soup)

Vichyssoise (Potato Leek Soup)

Vichyssoise (Potato Leek Soup) There's nothing i love more than soup on a chilly day and it was only 50 degrees when I woke up this morning! If living in Boston has taught me one thing, it's that there are A LOT of chilly days! This is a very easy recipe and one that Julia Child is famous for (with good reason). I tweaked mine a little bit and topped it with croutons to add a good crunch. If you're feeling fancy or are trying to impress guests, top it with a fried oyster - so

Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Heirloom Tomato Sauce

Heirloom Tomato Sauce I was SO excited when i saw these gorgeous, misshapen, awkward-looking heirloom tomatoes from Trader Joe's that i stocked up on a few containers and decided to make a bunch of sauce to freeze it. They make the best tomato sauce and they are so sweet and full of flavor that I literally only use 4 ingredients to make it. There's a few different methods of making this sauce, like broiling/baking the tomatoes but for this recipe I ended up just peeling the t

Baked Eggs

Baked Eggs

The same egg routine can get pretty boring after a while, so why not switch it up! Baked eggs are quick and can be as simple or complicated as you'd like them to be. In this recipe, i started with sauteing onions and spinach (they are at the bottom of the ramekin so you can't see it) but you can really use whatever you want! Ham and sausage are also great additions. Serves 1 15 Minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs tbs of butter a handful of spinach a handful of chopped onion 3 tbs gra

Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto

Spaghetti with Tomato and Walnut Pesto

This is a nutty, cheesy and tomato-y delicious pasta that puts a spin on 'pesto'... and let me tell you, it's delicious! This recipe is by Andy Baraghani and straight from Bon Appetite with a just a few minor tweaks! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup walnuts 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 3 anchovies 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup parmesan 12 ounces of spaghetti 1/2 cup fresh basil Preheat oven to 350. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant parmigiana is a classic Italian comfort food dish that never disappoints. Make it on meatless Monday, or any other night with a side of crunchy bread or pasta and it will never disappoint! I decided to sauté the eggplant in this recipe to make it a little healthier but feel free to bake or fry it as well, whatever you are in the mood for! INGREDIENTS: 2 eggplants (try to buy the skinny ones they have less seeds in them) ¼ cup of olive oil 3 cups homemade tomato sauce

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