DeCecco Racchette Pasta with Mint and Pancetta
Enjoy a refreshing Spring lunch with this lemony mint pasta featuring pancetta and crispy sugar snap peas, using DeCecco’s unique Racchette.
Seasonal, Adventurous Home Cooking
Side Dish
Crispy Potatoes with White Wine and Caramelized Onions
I almost always serve a prepared spiral ham at Easter which means I have tons of time to focus on the side dishes and desserts. But that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult or time-consuming. This month, I’ll be posting a few easy side …
Cinnamon Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier and Orange Zest
Homemade cranberry sauce is a must for Thanksgiving dinner and this is not just any cranberry sauce. It is flavored with Grand Marnier, orange juice and zest, and just a dash of cinnamon. It is fantastic served alongside turkey and mashed potatoes but also makes …
Macaroni and Cheese served with Spring Mix Salad with Lemon, Honey and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Macaroni and Cheese! How could a food blog be complete without my own spin on this classic recipe? I’ve been working for years trying to find the perfect combination of cheese and I think I’ve finally cracked the code. I use a combination of fontina, …
Scalloped Potatoes with Garlic and Swiss cheese (Gratin Dauphinois)
My dad would always make these super rich and flavorful garlic-infused sliced potatoes in a rich heavy cream sauce during holidays, especially Easter as they go well with ham. A food processor makes life so much easier as it slices the potatoes into perfectly uniform …
Snow Peas with Bacon and Champagne Vinaigrette
The addition of bacon to a dish is a wonderful way to get you to eat your green vegetables. Add in a bit of minced red onion, salty Parmesan cheese, and a zippy vinaigrette and you have an amazing side dish to any dinner. Snow …
Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots
These carrots are absolutely addictive! Fresh farm-market carrots are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roasted until caramelized and sweet. Roasting carrots highlights their natural flavor and sweetness. They’re then tossed with a mixture of caramelized shallots, sweet and citrusy orange juice, and …
Lemon and Spice Marinated Chicken with Farfalline Pasta Salad and Roasted Fennel
This is a wonderful, well-rounded dinner for any night of the week! This is a quick recipe that serves two, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to serve the entire family. The Farfalline pasta salad is absolutely delicious. I make it on its …
Sweet Potato, Avocado, and Feta Salad with Lime-Honey Vinaigrette
This salad is a complete meal in a bowl. It is filled with sauteed onions and peppers which become soft and lightly charred, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, salty feta, and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Nonetheless, you could easily serve this salad alongside grilled chicken …
Tsimmes: Root Vegetable Stew with Orange and Cinnamon
I first learned of Tsimmes from the Barefoot Contessa herself- Ina Garten. A traditional vegetable stew which is often served on Jewish holidays, Tsimmes traditionally has carrots, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash. I’ve adapted her recipe, adding spicy parsnips and sweet apples to the mix. …