30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup

A bowl of classic minestrone soup topped with parmesan cheese

This 30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup is spicy and satisfying! Packed with vegetables and pasta, this soup is classic comfort! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. 30 Minute Classic Minestrone Soup Tender vegetables, toothsome pasta, and creamy white beans are combined in a rich and satisfying broth in this 30 MinuteRead more ->

Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara

A pan of herbed zucchini roll ups with marinara

These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are a delicious vegetarian meal! Zucchini is thinly sliced and rolled up with an herbed ricotta and mozzarella mixture and cooks directly in zesty marinara sauce. A Beautiful Summer Meal When I want a comforting but light meal during the summer, I normally opt for dishes where vegetables take center stage. These Herbed Zucchini Rollups with Marinara are theRead more ->

The Basics: Herbs

Assortment of Fresh Herbs

A collection of the fresh herbs that every home cook should know how to use! Fresh Herbs: The Flavor Makers Bright dill, savory rosemary, peppery basil: fresh herbs offer such diverse flavor profiles that can make or break a recipe. They offer depth that can’t be replicated, and are a must in your kitchen. Fresh herbs are readily available at most grocery stores, but considerRead more ->

Pumpkin and Oregano Butter Gnocchi

Gnocchi. It’s always been something that scares me a little bit. To make, at least. Put gnocchi on a menu, and I’m sure to order it. It’s so dense, yet it feels light. So simple, yet so flavorful. Not to mention how perfectly smooth their texture is. Surely, I can’t replicate it at home. WRONG. And Tieghan from Halfbaked Harvest showed  me just how toRead more ->

Orzo with Artichoke Pesto

This Orzo with Artichoke Pesto is downright cravable. The ingredients offer a perfect balance of savory, salty, and lightly sweet. Fresh corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a briny artichoke pesto. Seconds (and thirds!) will be inevitable! Orzo. Artichokes. Oregano. Sweet cherry tomatoes. Pesto. All ingredients that you would likely associated with some complex Italian pasta dish. Right? Oh so wrong. This Orzo with Artichoke PestoRead more ->