Every year for Christmas, I make pasta. When I first learned this was a custom in Italy, it must have really resonated with me. Looking back, we never had pasta on Christmas when I was growing up, so I guess … Read more
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Pasta Sauce
I have a new favorite springtime sauce that I’ve been making. It’s so rich you’ll barely believe that all of this creaminess could come from low-fat vegetables alone. But it’s true.
In the photo above, you’ll see that I topped … Read more
Air-Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
These are amazing!
Literally just a mixture of mashed potatoes and leftover mac and cheese, they are unexpectedly fantastic. My husband and son adore these – as do I. The sum is so much greater than its parts.
The … Read more
Pasta with Creamy Walnut Alfredo Sauce
This creamy sauce is so elegant and delicious that your friends and family may think you were working on this all day.
I love to add in steamed spinach sautéed with shallots, or loads of steamed broccoli to this dish … Read more
Smoky Romesco Pasta
I’ve been making this sauce whenever I’m looking for a pasta dish that’s rich, smoky, and unforgettably delicious. It’s comforting, deeply flavorful, and practically no effort at all.
I’m making it again tonight. Don’t tell anyone, but this is a … Read more
Jalapeño Queso
It almost strains credulity that plant-based ingredients alone can create a queso this creamy and versatile.
Dip your baked whole grain tortillas HERE..of course. But don’t stop there. Drizzle everything you’re ready to love even more – from bean burgers … Read more
Lasagne Minestrone
This one pot dish is a comforting cross between Minestrone Soup and a hearty pan of Lasagne, with vegetables, white beans, lasagna noodles, and greens. All of these wonderful ingredients cook together in a flavorful, rich tomato broth, and it’s … Read more
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Arugula Pesto Pasta
Flavor-packed and dramatic, this is a jazzy dish that’s perfect for guests, yet easy enough for a great family dinner.
An easy arugula pesto is tossed with cooked pasta and loads of oven-roasted shallots, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes. The … Read more
Vegan Mac and Cheese Perfection
This cheesy vegan pasta…well…I think it’s so heavenly that I had to name it accordingly.
The cream sauce is magical, made with a blended mixture of cashews, roasted red peppers, and grilled onions. It’s addictively comforting, and absolutely delicious. It’s … Read more
Holiday Lentil Bolognese
This Lentil Bolognese is my newest go-to pasta sauce, with chunks of sautéed vegetables, hearty lentils, and a jalapeño kick that together elevate plain tomato sauce into a rich, company-worthy meal.
Serve this over whole grain pasta for a delicious … Read more