Cheesy Tomato Baked Skillet Chicken

Cheesy Tomato Baked Skillet Chicken

A very simple & healthy cheesy tomato baked skillet chicken to warm these winter nights! This is such a quick and easy chicken recipe that you can truly throw together any night of the week. Chicken breasts are seared in a skillet until golden, then a quick tomato sauce is simmered until sweet & flavorful. Everything is baked with lots of mozzarella cheese over top and served with an optional (but delicious) tangy olive topping. You can serve this chicken over pasta, with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce, or even just eat it with a big salad alongside! Continue reading “Cheesy Tomato Baked Skillet Chicken”

Seared Salmon with Roasted Potatoes

Seared Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Paprika Aioli

An everyday dinner worth getting excited over: seared salmon with roasted potatoes, a bright & lemony fennel salad, and smoky paprika aioli to eat with every bite. This is one of those meals you will want to make over and over again. Simple, but with a few special touches to make it extra delicious and something you crave! Continue reading “Seared Salmon with Roasted Potatoes & Paprika Aioli”

Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto)

Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto) with Crispy Shallots

A hearty bowl of herbed farro risotto (farrotto) topped with crispy shallots and lots of parmesan cheese. It’s the more nutritious and addictingly chewy version of a classic risotto. And it makes a wonderful side dish to any meal. Continue reading “Herbed Farro Risotto (Farrotto) with Crispy Shallots”

Roasted Broccoli Soup

Roasted Broccoli Soup with Melted Cheddar Croutons

A creamy, healthy bowl of roasted broccoli soup topped with melted cheddar croutons. This is the simplest recipe that you can make all winter long. The soup is flavored with onion, leeks, garlic, and za’atar (a very flavorful herby spice blend), plus all that delicious roasted broccoli. And of course the best part…the toasted, cheesy whole grain bread for dipping. It’s the best lunch or side dish for these cold January days! Continue reading “Roasted Broccoli Soup with Melted Cheddar Croutons”

Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce

Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce

Easy roasted carrots with tahini pomegranate sauce – a flavorful mix of tahini, pomegranate molasses, lemon, and vinegar. Topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh pomegranate seeds, and lots of herbs. This is the very best recipe to throw together if you need an impressive side dish for entertaining, or just something really flavorful to spice up your weeknights! Continue reading “Roasted Carrots with Tahini Pomegranate Sauce”

Pan-Roasted Shrimp

Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Paprika Lemon Butter Sauce

Sharing this simple pan-roasted shrimp recipe with a bold paprika lemon butter sauce. Perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. The butter sauce has lots of flavor – caramelized shallots, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, white wine, and lemon. Serve it with fresh herbs on top and lots of toasted bread to soak up all the extra sauce. Continue reading “Pan-Roasted Shrimp with Paprika Lemon Butter Sauce”

Creamy Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs

The simplest creamy red pepper pasta flavored with caramelized shallots, garlic, lots of woodsy herbs, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan cheese. Topped with burrata for a fresh, extra creamy finish. This pasta is so delicious and just the thing to put on your Christmas menus! Continue reading “Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Burrata & Herbs”

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart

A Christmas appetizer worth swooning over – pear & prosciutto ricotta tart with a rosemary honey butter sauce and pecans. The Prosciutto di Parma is the absolute star, pairing so well with the buttery pastry and sweet pears. I can’t think of a better combination of flavors and textures to start off a holiday meal on the very tastiest note! Continue reading “Pear & Prosciutto Ricotta Tart”

a bowl of herbed mac and cheese topped with black pepper

Herbed Stovetop Mac and Cheese

The easiest upgraded herbed stovetop mac and cheese full of rich flavor from caramelized shallots, lots of garlic, and savory herbs. Plus, lots of white cheddar and parmesan cheese melted in. It comes together in just 20 minutes and could not be dreamier. Perfect as a dinner party side dish or a comforting weeknight meal! Continue reading “Herbed Stovetop Mac and Cheese”

French Onion Pizza

French Onion Pizza

This french onion pizza is exactly what we need this December. A simple, no-fuss kind of dinner that could not be more comforting. Once you get the onions on the stovetop, they take about an hour to cook, but the process is completely hands-off (other than some stirring, of course). They get cooked with butter, thyme, bay leaves, sherry wine, and beef stock to give them the rich flavors of french onion soup. Combine those with lots of gruyere and mozzarella cheese? The perfect winter pizza. Continue reading “French Onion Pizza”