Spring Pasta with Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, and Ricotta Cheese

  To me, this pasta dish announced the arrival of spring. Never-mind the fact that it’s snowing outside right now, on April 1. That’s beside the point. I originally saw this recipe for Papardelle with Baby Spinach, Herbs, and Ricotta featured on the April cover of Cooking Light, and was super excited to try it.……

Pizza Margherita

I made this pizza a while back when I had a severe pizza craving, but didn’t want to give in to the grease of Domino’s. I’m not saying that this pizza is particularly healthy or diet food, with all of that mozzarella… but it’s better for you than delivery, tastes better, and is ridiculously easy……

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Prosciutto

Post 6 of 12 in my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Series – Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Prosciutto This is a great little appetizer to have in your arsenal with the holidays coming up. These dates are first stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped in prosciutto and secured with a toothpick. The combination……

Cheese Steak Sandwich

This sandwich is pretty much a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, but I didn’t want anyone from Philly coming to beat me up and take my lunch money for claiming to have made a Philly Cheese Steak in northern West Virginia. I don’t want to use the name West Virginia Cheese Steak, either, because I’m pretty……

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

I have made a cheese ball for every party I’ve ever hosted, and this year is no different. They are usually a pretty big hit, but I don’t mind leftovers because it makes a great snack for the next day when I’m cleaning up after the party. In the past, the cheese balls I made……

Caramelized Onion & Apple Mini Tarts

These tarts are super simple to prepare, yet make for an elegant presentation. Not to mention the unexpectedly delicious flavor combination! I was skeptical, at first, of how well onion and apple would go together; but give it a try, and you won’t regret it! To make 6 servings (about 20 mini tarts), you will……

Prosciutto & Parmesan Crostinis

So, I promised to bring you lots of recipes to prepare for the holiday season. This is the first of many appetizers that I plan to test and share. These crostinis are a simple, yet elegant appetizer or hors d’oeuvre that can be served at your next party! To make 6 crostinis, you will need:……

Rotini with Creamy Alfredo Sauce

So my husband and I are huge fans of chicken fettucine alfredo, but this evening I made a meatless version (went great with our Eggplant & Tomato Gratin – recipe coming soon!). This recipe is not figure-friendly. Heavy cream? Check. Cheese? Check. Butter? Check. Carbs? Check. At least I used whole-wheat pasta…? And uh… parsley.……