Scampi is simply the intersection of all the best things in life--garlic, butter, bread crumbs, lemon, herbs and seafood. When I was a little girl, I used to love the shrimp scampi from the restaurant Red Lobster as it seemed to be extra buttery and extra garlicky. Didn't hurt that you could dip those famous… Continue reading baked shrimp scampi
Tag: Italian
mushroom & zucchini tomato sauce
Zucchini is a summer staple that seems to always accumulate in our fridge without a great recipe to go into before going bad. And I must admit, it's not my favorite vegetable on its own so sneaking it into other things is usually my preferred way to eat it. And cue this incredible sauce. It… Continue reading mushroom & zucchini tomato sauce
meal prep: whole wheat orzo with lemon, zucchini & goat cheese
A summery pasta salad for your meal-prep lunch rotation. Fresh zucchini and squash come together with bright notes of lemon & garlic with the extra bite of whole-wheat orzo. Topped with tangy, creamy goat cheese crumbles and crunchy almonds, this best-served-cold pasta salad is perfect for meal prep or even a picnic potluck salad. Wishing… Continue reading meal prep: whole wheat orzo with lemon, zucchini & goat cheese
spaghetti squash carbonara with sweet green peas
Hey, I have absolutely nothing against pasta, but sometimes it is nice to lighten things up a bit. A simple truth: spaghetti squash will never be pasta. But that doesn't mean it can't be delicious. Especially when you don't have to sacrifice the cheesy, creamy goodness with crispy, garlicky pancetta of a traditional carbonara. We… Continue reading spaghetti squash carbonara with sweet green peas
butternut squash gnocchi with garlic-thyme brown butter
Now into the third trimester of pregnancy, the baby nursery set up is in full-force around here these days. With so many other items on my to-do list besides cooking, recipes that can be made in large batches and frozen for a quick and easy future dinner have my full attention. That's exactly what this… Continue reading butternut squash gnocchi with garlic-thyme brown butter
pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
I've never met a pasta I didn't like, but pappardelle is one of my favorites. Wide, ribbon-like egg noodles that soak up any sauce you put them in. Their name originates from the Italian word "pappare" which means "to gobble up" and that is exactly what we did. I really couldn't believe how delicious this… Continue reading pappardelle with sausage & broccoli
roasted chicken with olives, capers & roasted lemons
Lord have mercy. This recipe is the ultimate comfort food, friends and I am so excited to share it with you today. There's absolutely nothing better than slow-roasted chicken paired with a light yet silky pan sauce for a soul-warming dinner on a cold winter's night. However, fear not. It's not too slowly roasted thus… Continue reading roasted chicken with olives, capers & roasted lemons
mozzarella, tomato & pesto chicken pizza
Our basil plant is still going strong so I keep making and freezing pesto every weekend like an Italian woman preparing for the end of the world. We sure love pesto pasta for a quick and easy dinner, but I'm always on the lookout for more creative ways to utilize all this pesto. For this… Continue reading mozzarella, tomato & pesto chicken pizza
meal prep: orzo salad with roasted veggies & feta
While this orzo pasta salad would be perfect for a potluck or picnic lunch, it is also great for meal prep lunches. A great way to get in your veggies for the day while enjoying the pop of flavors from the tangy lemon to the salty feta to the fragrant basil. Lots of great textures… Continue reading meal prep: orzo salad with roasted veggies & feta
chicken & arugula ravioli with chardonnay shallot cream sauce
I debated dividing this post into two separate recipes: one for the ravioli and one for the sauce, but ended up combining it. So hey, you're basically getting a two-for one post here! First, let's talk about the ravioli. Yes, you can buy your own at the store. BUT if you have a free weekend… Continue reading chicken & arugula ravioli with chardonnay shallot cream sauce
