Quick and delicious weeknight meals
Meat is generally at the center of our holiday meals and Valentine’s Day was no different featuring some delicious filet mignons for me and my husband. But, our daughter doesn’t love meat (other than poultry) and is experimenting with becoming a vegetarian. I’ve made her …
We loved this soup!! I have made many variations of white bean and sausage soup over the years but this might be the new favorite! The flavors from the sausage, roasted red peppers, and the touch of apple cider vinegar added at the end are …
This is one of my daughter’s favorite soups and is perfect for a chilly winter day like today. One of the things I love about so many Barefoot Contessa recipes is that the flavors come together so well and the dishes often feel like they …
Like so many of you, we’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier in January to counter our holiday indulgences. This is a sheet-pan dinner that is clean yet flavorful thanks to the harissa. What is harissa? It is a North African chili paste / …
Here’s a quick cacciatore with chicken and sausages. It was delicious and perfect for a cold, snowy night. Despite the two pints of grape tomatoes, the tomato flavor was not dominant. Some reviewers of the recipe mentioned adding tomato paste. If you want more tomato …
This is an easy homemade mac and cheese that will please kids and adults! Tasty with the added benefit of a bit of broccoli in the dish. I followed the recipe as written, using a mild cheddar. The only addition was including a bit of …
After making some less than stellar chicken thighs, I was on the quest for a better technique. This recipe was easy and delicious!! In addition to the salt and pepper, I added a touch of Italian seasoning. But other than that, I followed the recipe …
Here is a delicious fall soup recipe I made last week. It was super tasty — great smoky flavor from bacon and the parmesan, tomato, kale, and white beans are a great combo. I made a couple of small modifications. I didn’t have a parmesan …
I’ve made this wonderful and quick Bolognese from the Barefoot Contessa before. But in an attempt to be lighter on carbs, served it over spaghetti squash on Monday night. I love pasta and nothing will ever truly be a substitute but this was a pretty …
After the decadent meal of Orecchiette Carbonara with Charred Brussels Sprouts, I decided to make a lighter dinner last night. For the fish, the recipe recommends tilapia or catfish filets. You simply season the filets with salt and pepper and cook in a frying pan …