Gnocchi might be my favorite form of pasta. If I'm at a restaurant where it's on the menu, I'd be hard-pressed not to order it. The sauce on it is irrelevant, I just love those little pillow dumplings of goodness. This version doesn't have a traditional sauce. Instead it combines two of the freshest vegetables you can find at your local farmers market (yes I know tomatoes are a "fruit," I'm still calling them vegetables). This recipe comes together with a little bit of time as you make ... continue reading...
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This salad reminds takes me right back to my childhood summers because I think we had this salad just about every night for dinner. Of my three brothers, one didn't like cucumbers, one didn't like tomatoes, and maybe one of them didn't like either, but I could eat second and third helpings of this and would even try to drink the dressing. It's that good! It's so incredibly simple though, and is even better if you make it a few hours in advance to let the vinaigrette really soak into the ... continue reading...
Greek Yogurt Doughnuts with Strawberry Glaze
In our house, we love strawberry frosted doughnuts. Or as my toddler calls them, "pink doughnuts." Our favorites are the ones from Dunkin Donuts. Yes, there are probably better tasting strawberry frosted doughnuts out there, but since we don't have Dunkin Donuts here in the Pacific Northwest, they're such a treat for us when we can have one. In fact, whenever we are visiting my family in Chicago or Kevin's family in Atlanta, we make a point to get Dunkin Donuts as soon as possible, ... continue reading...
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
We're about to be best friends. Because I made you sheet pan nachos! We've all ordered nachos at a restaurant, and the chips on the top are covered with cheesy goodness, but the chips on the bottom are soggy. Baking your nachos on a sheet pan solve this problem. You're welcome. These are a great crowd-pleasing appetizer but can also be enjoyed for dinner. Which we did. With no regrets. The recipes for guacamole and pico de gallo are simple and quick, but feel free to use your own ... continue reading...
Italian Chopped Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is going to be what you want to bring to every BBQ this summer. It's also the perfect dish to make ahead if you're looking for easy lunches during the week. It's packed with veggies and has a vinaigrette that would be delicious on any salad. I'm convinced that once you make this recipe, you'll be hard-pressed to find one for pasta salad that you like more. Italian chopped pasta salad is our favorite pasta salad, and a recipe that's on repeat all summer long It is that ... continue reading...