This colorful and heathy spin on a classic Ratatouille casserole is both; hearty and deliciously light. I added garden zucchini, bell peppers in every color, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplants and onions. The vegetables are slow roasted and then stewed in a creamy, dreamy rosé sauce made from none other than cashews that have been pre-soaked. I love the rich dairy-like feel, without any of the heavy cream that typically goes into this sauce.
Cue in warmer (Spring-is) mostly Summer weather and I’m all about these cold and creamy pasta salads that have a long fridge life, are ready in a whim, and save your life for quick, weeknight dinners. Or even better; make you look like a pantry superstar at the next family dinner or potluck with friends. Everyone will love it and ask you for the recipe. They make the best side dish or are easily customizable into a main dish by simply adding your favorite protein.
Saying hello to a New Year with a steady stream of NEW pasta recipes and a BIG set of news: Mr. Dish and I are expecting Baby Number three late this Spring! While we try to prep and wrap our heads around it; we’ve taken to sharing the happy news with our family and friends and this wonderful community that has shown us so much love.
In your day-to-day life, pasta can be a pretty practical vehicle to pack some extra vegetables into your daily diet. It also presents an opportunity to meal prep or batch cook, because it reheats easily and can also be flash frozen to warm up later during the week, when in a pinch and looking for a hearty, quick dinner. But what I’m focusing on today, is dressing up pasta for special occasions, like a holiday meal!
Creamy, dreamy cold pasta salad that will change your outlook on pasta possibilities. As opposed to using mayo or Greek yogurt (an often-used healthier mayo substitute) I decided to go back to my roots (quite literally) and use HUMMUS. Yep, you read that correctly. Creamy, chickpea-powered protein goodness in lieu of eggs and canola oil. I can’t tell you how good it tastes, but it tastes even better with a few drops of Tabasco or your favorite picante sauce.
Alright. Summer is officially here! And that can only mean barbecues, gatherings, potlucks- AKA: all sorts of events involving family, friends and good FOOD. If you’re anything like me, I am always asking- “What could I bring?” and then trying to think of something most people can enjoy and would be easy, hearty and healthy. You know what else I consider? Recipes that can be easily doubled to feed a crowd and go well with whatever food your host has prepared. Check and check! This recipe honestly goes well with pretty much, anything! I’ve yet to meet someone who’s tried it and turned away from it. It’s got the right mix of flavors and spices. It’s not spicy, it’s just flavorful and you can’t stop eating it.
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