As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm, homemade loaf of bread. But why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate your bread-baking game with a touch of sophistication? Enter Savory Red Wine Bread—a perfect blend of rich, savory flavors and cozy charm that’s just right for your next intimate dinner. This recipe brings together the deep, nuanced notes of red wine with the aromatic freshness of rosemary and a hint of cracked pepper, creating a bread that’s both hearty and indulgent. Whether you’re pairing it with a bowl…
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Continue ReadingEggplant parm is quite possibly one of my favorite meals. It’s so delicious and comforting – definitely a go-to when I am craving Italian food. Eggplant Parm Serves: 6 Total time: 3 hours Ingredients Directions
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Continue ReadingFall is my favorite season. The leaves are so vibrant, it’s cozy, and the produce is almost as colorful as the leaves. With the weather finally dipping below 70, and the leaves beginning to reach peak color; it was time for some butternut squash! Butternut squash has such a rich flavor, which makes it perfect for comforting dishes. For this recipe, I wanted something that was comforting for the colder weather, but didn’t skimp on the flavor! Hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Butternut Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Crispy KaleServes: 6Total time: 2 hours Ingredients Directions
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Continue ReadingThis sauce is as easy as the name suggests! A simple, yet tart lemon sauce to elevate any dish. I make this all the time for pasta and add some shrimp for a nice weeknight dish. SImple, yet perfect! Lemon & White Wine SauceServes 2-3Total Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients Directions
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Continue ReadingI’ll admit it, I’ve always thought people who made their own tomato sauce were obnoxious. Who wants to wait around and watch tomatoes cook for several hours when you can buy a jar of delicious marinara from Trader Joes for $1.99? Whelp..after making my own sauce I am 100% a convert and I apologize for thinking otherwise. I don’t think I can ever go back to jarred tomato sauce if I have the time to really put in the effort for some kick-ass sauce. **This is a hands-on recipe, so be sure to wear an apron or you will be wearing…
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Continue ReadingThe leaves are changing, the weather is getting colder, and it is FALL! As much as I love Fall, I have to admit that I’ve never tried butternut squash before – I know, it’s sacrilege. However, the wait was worth it! It was so delicious, and this risotto was creamy and oh-so decadent with the bacon and white wine layered in there. Key ingredients:– Butternut squash: To choose the best squash, pick one that is beige in color with little to no scrapes or cuts on the rind. It should feel heavier than you would expect. To peel the rind,…
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Continue ReadingAfter watching a few too many hours of cooking shows on Netflix, I was motivated to try a Focaccia. Done right, they are light and fluffy; done wrong, you are basically just eating crusty bread with different toppings. For this focaccia, I wanted to try a more fall-forward recipe and take advantage of some yummy pears I picked up at the Farmers Market over the weekend. And really, what goes better with pears than blue cheese? The dough for this recipe is tricky because it all comes down to temperature. Too cold, and the gluten in your dough won’t expand.…
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Continue ReadingFor my birthday this year, I wanted something easy without sacrificing flavor-this was just the dish! This one-pot meal was so simple, and cooking everything together was a great way to blend the flavors into a tasty meal. Plus…SUPER easy cleanup 🙂 This recipe is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice great flavor for simplistic recipes. One-Pot PastaTotal cooking time: 1.5 hrsServes: 2-3 Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tbs EVOO 2 springs basil ½ onion sliced Cherry tomatoes, halved 1 lemon, halved 1/2 c white wine 4 c water salt/pepper Red pepper flakes Linguine 4 tbs unsalted butter,…
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Continue ReadingLobster? Shrimp? Limoncello? YES PLEASE. For Christmas, my brother got me a fabulous pasta cutter, so obviously, I needed to make ravioli for New Year’s Eve 🙂 I wanted to make something super tasty and intricate to really test myself, so what better than homemade ravioli with lobster and shrimp? This was probably the hardest recipe I’ve tried so far. It required a lot of steps and a lot of elbow grease. Halfway through rolling out the dough I strongly regretted not purchasing the KitchenAid pasta attachment I saw on sale during Black Friday. But, I will say the payoff…
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Continue ReadingHappy (almost) fall! I cannot wait for colder weather. Colder weather means sweaters, golden leaves, apple-picking, and hearty recipes for peak coziness. As an attempt to marry Summer and Fall together, I wanted a lighter take on Coq au Vin. Rather than the heartiness of a Burgundy-based sauce, I opted for the crispness of dry white wine. The dry white wine called for a lighter vegetable base, and just the tiniest tweak to ingredients of my original Coq au Vin recipe: Parsnips: A root vegetable that is most closely related to carrots, I opted for a combination of the two.…