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……

Chicken Masala

My husband and I tried Indian food for the first time last year while on vacation in Cape Cod, and this Chicken Masala recipe has been a favorite in our house ever since. If you’re curious at all about Indian food, give this recipe a try! The main flavoring used, garam masala, is a blend……

Braised Lamb with Cinnamon and Cardamom

This is a warm and cozy dish for a chilly evening. Instead of simmering on the stove, you could use a slow cooker. The cinnamon and cardamom flavors are subtle, but delicious. Your entire house will smell wonderful after simmering the lamb. The recipe I used for inspiration is from Souvlaki for the Soul. To……

Sweet Corn Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

I’ve been meaning to make a corn salad for a long time, and finally got around to it today. This dish is phenomenal if you use fresh corn straight off of the cob. I used frozen corn, and it was still pretty awesome. It’s also a good way to use up any fresh vegetables you……

Mushroom, Spinach, and Mozzarella Pita Pizza

Today’s recipe is probably the easiest lunch I have ever made, aside from maybe pouring a bowl of cereal. My particular concoction includes ricotta cheese as the “sauce base,” but you could certainly use a tomato-based sauce. You can mix up the veggies any way you like. The possibilities are endless. 😛 To make one……

Chicken Croquettes with Tomato Dipping Sauce

I didn’t even know what croquettes were until yesterday. I was trying to find a dish to make with ground chicken that didn’t involve a sandwich or a soup. I decided to make croquettes, and thought they would be tasty with a tomato dipping sauce… turns out, I was right! To make approx. 4 servings……

Tomato Bisque

As much as I love tomatoes, I have never been a big fan of tomato soup. However, I saw a photo of a tomato bisque and it just looked too creamy and beautiful not to make. The addition of smoked paprika tones down the “tomato soupy” flavor and adds an interesting kick of its own.……

How to Peel and Deseed a Tomato

Begin with tomatoes. Duh. 😛 Fill a medium saucepan 2/3 full with water and bring it to a boil. Prepare a medium bowl filled with ice water. With a sharp knife, score the bottom of the tomato with an X pattern, as shown. Try to pierce only the skin without slicing into the “meat” of……

Tomato-Eggplant Bread Gratin

So I’m kinda obsessed with tomatoes lately… and I had an eggplant in the fridge that I bought on impulse. Thus this recipe was born (with a little help from a similar recipe at Food & Wine). I served it with my Rotini with Creamy Alfredo Sauce. To make it (3-4 servings), you will need:……