By Kristin Helwig
Marry me chicken! This dish is so dreamy it’s said that one may propose after having it. While the deal is already sealed over here, it was still quite the crowd favorite. The chicken is juicy and tender, garlic, sun-dried tomato cream sauce with spinach, …
There’s nothing I love more than homemade pasta! When I have a little extra time in the day and everyone is craving a good dinner, I love making homemade pasta. There’s something so special about it! Now with spring in full swing I have lots …
We can’t get enough of pesto over here! If I can get all the vegetables into the sauce for the kids they never know, and just love it! Also pesto happens to be some of their favorite dinners. Packed with arugula, basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan …
When you think of carrot pasta you probably think of the actual pasta spiraled into the noodles. Well in this dish the carrots are the star of the show. Roasted along side red peppers, garlic, and a little red onion, it’s all pureed into this …
We love a quick mid week pasta dinner! Creamy bowtie pasta with seared cajun chicken sausage, lots of vegetables, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, herbs and a lighter cream sauce. A splash of white wine and those beautiful cajun spices we all love so much, make this …
This pasta salad has been a staple in our household for many years and anytime I bring it somewhere it’s always a favorite. Three cheese tortellini tossed together with fresh basil pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, roasted asparagus and toasted walnuts. Serve it warm or cold …
Nothing says fall comfort more than a big plate of pumpkin ravioli! Especially on these chilly nights. It’s a pumpkin pasta with a three cheese pumpkin filling, and all the warm spices. Sautéed with lacinato kale, maple brown butter, herbs, and a little grated manchego. …
There is something just so special about homemade pasta. Maybe the love and time you put into kneading, rolling and cutting the dough it’s just so therapeutic for me. The boys just love to get their hands in there and helping too. If you have …
You can never go wrong with buttered noodles! Always a family favorite around here. When I was growing up my mom would make buttered noodles with angel hair pasta and butter and it was just the best thing ever, and it still holds a special …
Sometimes at the end of a long day all I need is a big bowl of pasta. I try to make homemade pasta when I can but sometimes that just doesn’t happen. But either way this bolognese is sure to bring a happy family together …
I mean what’s better than a big bowl of soup on a cold night? Easy enough for a weeknight meal and oh so comforting. The tortellini simmers away in a lightly creamy herb tomato broth with ground turkey, mushrooms, spinach and lots of parmesan cheese. …
We recently went up to the north shore and had a garlic lovers pasta salad. It was creamy and garlicky and so delicious. I had to remake it but added a few summer vegetables and seared halloumi to make it a meal. This pasta salad …
When just starting out making homemade pasta, pici might be the easiest ones! Flour, water, oil, salt and little time and patience. I love to use ’00’ flour when making this pasta, it gives it a great chew, and absorbs the sauce so well. Pair …
An incredibly easy dish that takes almost no time to make. It’s so bright and fresh, perfect as a side dish or entree with grilled fish. The tomatoes are so sweet and fresh. Immediately you will be transported to the coast of Capri, Italy! The …
Cacio e pepe, think of it like a grown up Mac and cheese. It translates right to ‘cheese’ and ‘pepper’. This dish is an old Roman classic that will transport you right to Italy. I added a squeeze of lemon and fresh spinach to brighten …
I have been making this dish for years it’s probably one of the first dishes I made my husband and it’s still one of his favorites. My boys can’t eat it fast enough. I think I’ve nearly perfected it over all the years. The pasta …
Who doesn’t love a big warm bowl of pasta at the end of the day?! It’s like one giant hug. This bolognese is just what you need at the end of a long day. It comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s rich and meaty …
Ohhhh cacio e pepe I love you! If you’ve never had it before cacio e Pepe in Italian just means cheese and pepper. So this is like a stripped down Mac and cheese. Cacio e Pepe is a beautiful classic as it is, but I …
I am so excited for fall and all things pumpkin! This pumpkin ravioli is a perfect dinner when you have a little extra time on a Sunday and want to make the pasta! There really is nothing better than homemade pasta. Otherwise of course you …
It’s pasta salad season!! You can use any kind of pasta you want but I love the campanelle pasta, they are like little bells. I paired this with a bright herby salsa verde, cherry tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, a little sweet corn and salty feta. It’s …