The summertime heat often begs for meals that require little cooking or are lighter fare. With that in mind I wanted to try a stuffed tomato this week. For the filling I chose to use a mix of asparagus, red onion, and shrimp for a delicious and colorful dish. The dressing was a…
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Boneless Short Rib Ragu
Short ribs are one of those ingredients that have been on my list to cook with for a long time. I have recipes such as short rib lasagna saved in my must-try recipe stack since they sounds so decadent, so it was about time I started cooking with short ribs. Many recipes call…
Three Bean Salad (a.k.a. Super Salad)
Today’s Three Bean Salad is a husband-inspired dish. In fact, it is what he calls “super salad” a mix of good-for-you greens, beans, and other super foods. It is his favorite way to boost his veggie and protein intake at lunchtime, often adding this salad over a bed of mixed greens and topping…
Squash Spaghetti
Eat your vegetables! I’m sure we can all name one (or two) people whom frequently need this reminder. Sometimes I am looking for a way to make encourage my kids to each more vegetables, and other times I am just looking for a way to create a tasty & light side dish that delights…
Orrechiette with Sundried Tomatoes and Porcini
This pasta looks scrumptious, doesn’t it? You might be surprised to find it is a macaroni & cheese food hack. I’m not going to lie – some weeks are really busy. At the end of an extra long work week (or day) I’d rather spend my evening playing with my kids than whipping up…
