This chicken and asparagus pasta is light but super tasty. Made with fresh asparagus and seasoned chicken. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, […]
This antipasto salad is colorful and easy to make. After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party, and everyone couldn’t stop talking about it. The ratio of meat, cheese, and […]
This is my new favorite quinoa dish. It is super simple. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 (12 ounce) package frozen corn and black bean vegetable blend (such as Archer Farms®) Directions Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to […]
My family has been making this for years, and it is my absolute favorite dish! Ingredients 2 cups macaroni 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared mustard salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al […]
For a beautiful, flavorful cold salad and a wonderful variation from the standards, try this easy and delicious couscous. Shrimp and tomatoes are tossed with couscous and feta cheese, then dressed in a garlic vinaigrette. Always a hit, and never goes to waste. Ingredients 2 cups couscous 2 cups water ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon ground cumin […]
This vegetable korma recipe is an easy vegetarian curry. It’s rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice. Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 4 carrots, cubed 2 potatoes, cubed 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup heavy cream […]
Inspired by an incredibly popular salad sold in a local award winning market here in Woodstock, VT. Since they don’t give out the recipe, I had to figure it out on my own. But I (and others) believe that my version is infinitely better, and I’m sure you will agree. This light, fresh and healthy […]
I cheated and added some potatoes to mellow things out, but this is still a very delicious and enjoyable way to eat root veggies. Ingredients 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick with peel 1 turnip, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 rutabaga, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 small celery root, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 parsnip, […]
This easy dish was inspired by an appetizer I enjoyed once at a Lebanese restaurant in Atlanta. The simple combination of peppery radishes, toasted walnuts, and fresh mint is satisfying and somehow greater than the sum of its parts. It is prettiest when served immediately and tastes great with roasted meats and hearty grain salads. […]
These tomato and mozzarella bites are a great way to serve tomato-mozzarella salad as a party appetizer. Great presentation; always a hit! You can find bite-sized mozzarella called bocconcini at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half. Ingredients 20 toothpicks 20 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 20 fresh basil leaves 20 small balls […]