This creamy orecchiette with chicken sausage & spring vegetables highlights the very best of what spring has to offer in one pasta dish. Loaded with so much good seasonal produce – leeks, fennel, ramps, green peas, spinach, garlic, and herbs. The sauce is infused with all of that fresh flavor plus white wine, lemon, butter, and pecorino cheese. It’s creamy and saucy, yet bright and zesty! Continue reading “Creamy Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Spring Vegetables”
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Roasted Carrots with Scallion Vinaigrette
An exciting side dish for spring: roasted carrots with scallion vinaigrette, juicy raisins, salty feta cheese, and crunchy hazelnuts. It’s simple to make, yet bursts with flavor and texture. A great recipe to keep in your back pocket when you need a vegetable dish to add on to any springtime dinner menu! Continue reading “Roasted Carrots with Scallion Vinaigrette”
Roasted Onion Butter Fettuccine
The most decadent roasted onion butter fettuccine. Thick strands of fettuccine pasta tossed in a silky, richly flavored sauce with notes of garlic, sage, black pepper, and parmesan. The ingredients are minimal and the flavor is big. It’s the most comforting pasta side dish to add on to any fall or winter meal! Continue reading “Roasted Onion Butter Fettuccine”
Peach & Tomato Salad with Rosemary Oil Vinaigrette
A beautiful peach & tomato salad to celebrate the end of summer! Full of peppery arugula, crispy torn croutons, creamy goat cheese, pickled fresno peppers, roasted pistachios, sweet dried currants, and a rosemary oil vinaigrette. It’s fresh and vibrant, with a little bit of warmth and lots of texture. It’s the perfect salad to add on to any September meal. Continue reading “Peach & Tomato Salad with Rosemary Oil Vinaigrette”
Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken with Chipotle Sauce
Tortilla chip crusted chicken drizzled with a simple chipotle sauce and served with a crisp red pepper & avocado slaw. The chicken is crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and flavored with a little smoky chipotle and sweet honey. Made even better with the zesty sauce. And the slaw is the perfect simple side to complete the meal! Continue reading “Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken with Chipotle Sauce”
Brown Butter Steak with Roasted Garlic Whipped Cauliflower
For when a steak dinner craving hits, this brown butter steak with roasted garlic whipped cauliflower will absolutely hit the spot. Pan-roasted ribeye steaks served over the creamy cauliflower with a brown butter parsley sauce drizzled over top. It’s a decadent, splurge-worthy dish with rich flavor and a little bit of lightness from the cauliflower. Serve it with a big salad alongside! Continue reading “Brown Butter Steak with Roasted Garlic Whipped Cauliflower”
Antipasto Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Bringing you an antipasto farro salad that’s full of bold Italian flavor! It’s loaded with nutty farro, peppery arugula, and classic antipasto ingredients. Tossed in a sweet and tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. It’s the perfect, nourishing salad to throw together for an everyday gathering as a light lunch or appetizer! Continue reading “Antipasto Farro Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette”
Winter Vegetable Buckwheat Crostata with Cheddar & Honey
This unique winter vegetable buckwheat crostata is such an exciting, flavorful side dish. It’s made with a homemade buckwheat dough that’s rich and nutty. The filling is a mixture of fennel, leeks, red chard, and white cheddar cheese. Baked until crisp and flaky, with a soft, melted cheddar and vegetable center. Drizzled with a lemon sesame honey mixture that gives the crostata a finishing pop of sweet brightness. Continue reading “Winter Vegetable Buckwheat Crostata with Cheddar & Honey”
Pear & Fennel Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
A winter pear & fennel salad with creamy buttermilk dressing, honey candied walnuts, salty prosciutto, and homemade pecorino crisps. It’s the most delicious sweet and savory salad that’s bright and refreshing, with rich and savory bites throughout. Serve it as a side salad for a wintery dinner menu or eat it alongside a hot bowl of soup! Continue reading “Pear & Fennel Salad with Buttermilk Dressing”
Balsamic Caramelized Radicchio with Grapes & Gorgonzola
A simple side dish for your Christmas menus: balsamic caramelized radicchio with grapes & gorgonzola. The radicchio is pan-seared in olive oil then roasted with red onions and balsamic vinegar until tender and caramelized. It gets topped with jammy grapes, tangy gorgonzola cheese, and a drizzle of honey. Something a little different than a traditional side dish, that’s just as tasty as it is beautiful! Continue reading “Balsamic Caramelized Radicchio with Grapes & Gorgonzola”