Dinner

Grilling season is my favorite! (A) less dishes (B) marinades! At any given time, you have at least 5 staples in your kitchen to quickly create your own blend of flavors that will satisfy whatever your craving is that day. The basis of a good…

Cooking dried beans from scratch no longer has to take hours, thanks to the Instant Pot. I don’t even have to pre soak them! Make a big batch in the beginning of the week, and you will have an elevated version of a versatile ingredient…

Stuffed Artichoke Halves with a light and aromatic stuffing boasting bright lemon, garlic, parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy Panko breadcrumbs. I’d say the the stuffing is similar to a gremolata, more so than a dense breadcrumb stuffing. The slicing in half makes removing…

Soft, creamy, and fluffy mashed potatoes with tangy goat cheese, chives, and greek yogurt! Easy to prepare in advance and bake later, or eat on the spot! Mastering the mashed potato is a culinary right of passage! One would think – “so easy- boil, mash,…

Using a pre-made Kale Pesto from Trader Joe’s makes this easy weeknight dinner on the table in as long as it takes to boil pasta! Cherry tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and a touch of honey lemon ricotta elevate this simple and inexpensive Pasta Salad for…