The Ultimate Duck Pasta Sauce (Cold Weather Comfort Food) Spaetzle with braised duck leg ragu is my ultimate cold weather comfort food. 🙌🏻 Duck legs may sound intimidating, but this recipe makes them completely approachable. The duck practically braises itself, truly. Home cooks can achieve the same restaurant-quality results at home with just a little patience and a few smart tips (see below!). If you’re looking to branch out from classics like beef short rib ragu or meltingly tender lamb ragu, this duck ragu offers a more nuanced flavor profile…
Continue ReadingFamily-Style Sheet Pan Eggs In A Hole
A Childhood Breakfast Staple Reimagined If you love the nostalgic charm of eggs in a hole — that perfectly toasted bread with a golden, runny yolk nestled in the center (similar in texture to baked eggs en cocotte!)— then you’re going to fall head over heels for this family-style sheet pan version. Baked all at once on a single tray, it’s fast, fuss-free, and ideal for serving a crowd. If you’re planning a full spread, be sure to check out some of my other easy, elevated brunch recipes, including family-style…
Continue ReadingJuicy Pan-Fried Ground Beef and Lamb Meatballs
Not Your Average Meatball Recipe I have a huge assortment of easy meatball recipes on my website already, but I just knew you guys would love these tender, juicy ground beef and ground lamb meatballs, both for quick-prep, but also of course their rich and herby flavor. I am a “meatballs for breakfast” kinda gal. There… I said it. 😂 While meatballs will always have a place amongst spaghetti, on top of polenta, or sandwiched between crusty bread, they are also absolutely fantastic for busy mornings when you want to…
Continue Reading14 Summer Pastas To Completely Obsess Over!
If you’re anything like us, summer means pasta on repeat — but lighter, brighter, and packed with seasonal ingredients. This roundup of 14 summer pasta recipes is full of crave-worthy dishes you’ll want to make all season long, from pappardelle with a creamy fresh corn sauce to pesto-covered everything. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a casual backyard hang, these recipes are easy, fresh, and totally obsession-worthy. Go ahead and make your life easier by saving this roundup on Pinterest — future you will be grateful! Craving something…
Continue ReadingSoft-Cooked Eggs in Spicy Black Beans (Huevos Enfrijolados)
The Most Epic Vegetarian Brunch Dish! If you love the saucy satisfaction of huevos rancheros but crave something creamier and a touch smoky, meet your new favorite brunch recipe—eggs in spicy black beans, a.k.a. huevos enfrijoladas. Picture velvety mashed beans scented with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, gently cradling jammy-yolked eggs. And, if you’re like me, an overly generous sprinkle of cilantro and queso fresco before serving. Think of this as similar to spicy eggs in purgatory or a red or green shakshuka wherein the eggs are nestled into and…
Continue ReadingBraised Chicken Fricassé in White Wine Sauce
Poulet à la Fricassée = Weeknight Chicken Dinner Goals! Think of Chicken Fricassé as the comfort-food cousin to coq au vin blanc—succulent chicken thighs in a velvety white-wine cream sauce studded with smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and sweet shallots. Your Menu Plan Kick off your French bistro dinner at home with my foolproof steak tartare, then spoon white wine braised chicken thighs over fluffy mashed potatoes with crisp-tender green beans almondine on the side. Finish with a generous scoop of light as air French chocolate mousse with whipped cream. Et…
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