TL/DR – Cheeseburger Mac. A relatively simple version of mac and cheese made decadent by browned ground beef, buttermilk, gruyere and sharp cheddar. Sophisticated enough for the grownups, approved by little ones. – This is a baked macaroni and cheese that requires boiling pasta and …[read more]

TL/DR – Mushroom Stroganoff. Mounds of thinly sliced mushrooms cook down into a beautifully creamy buttermilk and sour cream sauce, complimented by lots of fresh thyme and sage. – Say what you will about buttermilk, but I keep it in my fridge pretty much consistently …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale Pesto. An easy and highly nutritious recipe for a vibrant green sauce that is great not only on hot pasta, but dolloped, slathered or served on the side of just about anything. – Pesto: a terribly delicious sauce made with some kind …[read more]

TL/DR – Italian Sausage Pasta Bake. A comforting baked pasta dish featuring lots of fennel and fresh herbs, Italian sausage and jarred pasta sauce. Great for weeknights! – I realize it’s the middle of the summer, but I cook what I crave. Don’t freak out …[read more]

TL/DR – Kale Alfredo. A satisfying vegetarian dinner, Kale Alfredo is creamy, vibrantly green, delicious and packed with dark leafy green nutrients. Picky eater approved! – The first attempt I made at this recipe during the development stage, I accidentally made kale whipped cream. “Oops.” …[read more]

TL/DR – Pasta with Parsley and Anchovies. This easy weeknight pasta is packed with flavor thanks to tons of fresh parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and a tin of anchovies in oil. – Contrary to what are hopefully waning negative opinions surrounding anchovies, this …[read more]

TL/DR – Denver Mac and Cheese. – This rich, decadent version of mac and cheese is inspired by a Denver omelet. It has ham, mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic and miso gruyere cheese sauce. – If you are looking for an easy weeknight recipe, this is …[read more]

TL/DR – Pistachio Pesto Macaroni. A ridiculously easy and delicious alternative to the usual pesto, this recipe uses pistachios, parsley, spinach, fresh garlic and lemon zest and is tossed with sautéed mushrooms and macaroni. – This recipe is great for a quick, vegetarian weeknight meal …[read more]

TL/DR – Lamb Bolognese Sauce. This has most of the original Bolognese components – carrots, celery, garlic, onions, wine, milk, tomatoes – but lamb instead of beef and tons of fresh oregano. Definitely a long simmering thing, but worth the wait. – This tasty version …[read more]

TL/DR – Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta. This delicious pasta bake is reminiscent of mac and cheese, featuring roasted butternut squash and sage, garlic, cashews, veggie broth, lemon juice and nutritional yeast and topped with crunchy bread crumbs and pepitas. Dairy free, soy free, gluten free. …[read more]