Posts Tagged ‘pasta’
High-Protein Creamy Pumpkin Pasta!
All things fall, all things pumpkin, all things pasta. The sauce for this simple pasta dish is so luxurious, thanks to the creamy pumpkin cottage cheese sauce. Cottage cheese is really having a moment and rightfully so. It’s a simple and inexpensive way to add protein to your meals (42 grams of protein in this…
Read MoreLemon Basil Pasta Salad!
Pasta salads and summer just go together in my book. But then add some fresh basil, a squeeze of lemon and a healthy dose of Parmesan cheese and you have a meal that is quick enough for a weeknight dinner, but tastes special enough to share with friends at picnics and barbecues! Even better? It’s ready in…
Read More2 Simple Recipes with Pumpkin!
Once cooler temperatures start to creep into the mornings, it starts: pumpkin mania. Yes, this nutritious orange squash has a cult-like following starting in September. It’s a short season, so the time is here. Pumpkin is extremely versatile: it’s most popularly used in desserts, but it works in savory recipes like pasta sauce or a…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Fourth Of July Roundup!
Every hero needs a sidekick. That’s why I’ve rounded up my favorite Fourth of July side dishes. These recipes will complement whatever star you throw on the grill. Have a fabulous Fourth, friends!! Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Such an easy 5 minute crowd-pleasing party dip that goes with all your finger foods! You can serve…
Read More2 Bright & Fresh Spring Salads!
With the amazing produce spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh salad! From peas to leafy greens to asparagus, here are two great recipes for tossing together all your seasonal favorites. Simple, bright, and delicious. Spring Quinoa Salad with Peas and Lemon Feta Vinaigrette A salad like this…
Read MoreFall Pasta with Mushrooms & Spinach
Everyone needs a good fall pasta recipe in their back pocket. This garlicky mushroom pasta is a favorite dish from my time spent living in Italy and it’s just perfect this time of year. This recipe is restaurant style and quality, but made with everyday ingredients. It’s packed with juicy, golden brown mushrooms and spinach,…
Read MoreSpring Herb & Lemon Orzo Salad
This orzo salad has flavor and texture for days. I actually can’t believe I haven’t posted any sort of orzo recipes until today, and I apologize for unintentionally withholding one of my favorite staples all these years. If you’re not familiar with orzo, it’s a delightfully versatile, rice-shaped pasta for which I’ve developed a particular soft spot for.…
Read More15-Minute Lemon Artichoke Pasta
Your week needs this quick and easy pasta. As soon as the weather starts to warm up, this pasta dish goes straight to the top of my to-make list. First of all, it’s incredibly delicious and beyond simple. It’s bright and peppery, and the combo of earthy artichokes and tangy goat cheese gives it the perfect…
Read MoreCreamy Pumpkin Pasta with Fried Sage
It’s officially pumpkin season! I thought it was about time to whip up a creamy, dreamy pumpkin pasta. This one-pot wonder defines comfort food, requires just a few ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes. It is the perfect meal to make if you’re craving something hearty yet healthy this fall and while a…
Read MoreOne-Pot Chili Mac
This one-pot wonder tastes like happiness, people. This is not the classiest of dishes, but it is unbelievably, devastatingly delicious. Eating this chili mac inevitably leads to one of those blissful food moments, where you forget about everything except the awesomeness in your mouth. Tender pasta shells get loaded with sweet corn, green pepper, mixed…
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