Orecchiette with Sausage Sauce
This pasta dish is a favorite weeknight meal of ours. It’s hearty and tasty and comes together in less than 30 minutes. I’ve had four... Read more
Tag: pasta
Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad
I’m finally satisfied with the organization of our new kitchen. The wooden spoons and spatulas and tongs are within grabbing distance of the stove top.... Read more
Meatless Monday: Pumpkin Penne Pasta Bake
We have no extraordinary resolutions this year. Just the usual. Eat healthy. Exercise. Unplug. Enjoy life’s little details. Savor every moment with Samuel. And I... Read more
Fettuccine with Squash, Arugula, and Pine Nuts
This recipe comes from Cooking Light, and it’s so simple you’re going to wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself. Simply roast butternut squash... Read more
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
Do you still have rows of canned pumpkin stacked in your pantry? Or is that just us? Well, if you have a surplus like we... Read more
Pear Ravioli with Pecorino and Mascarpone
Next up for Challenge Pears: the main course. We had pizza as our appetizer, so I decided to stick with the Italian theme. And I... Read more
Cheesy Baked Orzo with Mushrooms and Peas
A successful dinner party begins with a well-planned menu. And so on the occasion of our first dinner party in our new home, I spent... Read more
Cajun Chicken Pasta
We eventually tired of preparing simple favorites in our new kitchen and were ready to test our new Calphalon cookware with an unfamiliar recipe. Enter... Read more
Beef Minestrone Soup
What’s the perfect meal to accompany tree trimming and to serve as the test subject of a new 50mm f/1.8 camera lens? Beef minestrone soup,... Read more
Weeknight Pasta: Linguine with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms
Looking for a simple and savory dinner recipe on this chilly Monday? Try this spin on our favorite pasta. Nick tossed it together last week... Read more