My slow-braised lamb ragu with olives and capers is the kind of elevated pasta dish you’d expect to order at a cozy Italian restaurant, yet it’s surprisingly simple to make at home. Like my duck ragu with spaetzle, it feels a little more special than your everyday ground beef pasta sauce—perfect for when you want a meal that’s both comforting and impressive. Lamb shoulder is gently braised in white wine and tomatoes with a classic soffritto (onion, carrot, and celery, slow cooked until soft and fragrant) and plenty of fresh…
Continue ReadingThis Broiled Miso Salmon Cooks In 8 Minutes Or Less!
My miso salmon recipe is not only easy to prep, but it cooks in less than 10 minutes and is absolutely flavor-packed! The salmon marinade comes together in one bowl and can be prepped in advance. I’ve honestly lost track of how many times I’ve served this broiled salmon recipe to friends and family—it’s utterly foolproof. (You can read through the dozens of positive reader comments below too!) Keep the marinating time to a quick 30 minutes, then broil until the fish is cooked to a perfect medium. This has…
Continue Reading35-Minute Pancetta Pasta with Peas & Mint
An Easy, Well-Balanced Pasta That Features Crispy Pancetta I am always looking for pasta recipes that reflect the season and local produce. This Pancetta Pasta with peas and mint is a celebration of all things spring: crispy pancetta, an abundance of fresh mint, and sweet English peas. If you’re lucky enough to find them fresh, grab them! If not, you can easily substitute with frozen peas. Why I love this recipe It’s light and fresh (it won’t weigh you down!), is quick to cook, and has a bright, herbaceous flavor…
Continue ReadingRich, Fudgy Chocolate Chess Pie (Like A Brownie Pie!)
Like A Giant Chocolate Brownie Baked Inside A Pie! If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert, it doesn’t get better than this Chocolate Chess Pie recipe. Classic pie crust is made from scratch, stuffed with a decadent chocolate filling, and topped with homemade whipped cream. The evaporated milk gives this pie a velvety smooth texture and a rich, creamy taste. The pie is baked long and slow on the lowest rack of the oven for a texture that is custard like without being dry. It’s almost like a brownie pie!…
Continue ReadingHow To Make Flaky Pie Crust With Butter & Shortening
One of life’s greatest pleasures is in mastering How To Make Pie Crust at home. I get it, that sounds a little silly, but there is immense satisfaction in not only baking a pie from scratch but in knowing that you can produce a flaky, buttery pie crust every single time. Yes, it’s possible, and no, it’s not hard! I love this homemade pie crust made with both butter and vegetable shortening. The butter adds that infamous flaky texture, while the shortening helps to keep the structure of the crust….
Continue ReadingBaked Stuffed Tomatoes with Ground Lamb & Rice
Looking to shake up your dinner routine? Not only are these Stuffed Tomatoes delicious, but they make for a beautiful presentation as well. The filling is a mix of sautéed onions, garlic, ground lamb, cinnamon, and white rice (though any grain can be used) with wonderfully salty feta cheese. Stuff the ground lamb mixture into hollowed out ripe tomatoes, then bake until the filling is warm. Top with fresh herbs (a mix of cilantro and parsley works beautifully), then serve alongside roasted vegetables or a big green salad. Dinner perfection!…
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