Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

Pasta

Linguine with Garlicky Clam Sauce

Linguine with Garlicky Clam Sauce

At this time of year as winter slowly gives way to spring, pasta dinners sound inviting.  One of my standby recipes for an easy weeknight pasta is Linguine with Garlicky Clam Sauce.  This colorful dish relies on pantry-friendly ingredients, so no trip to the seafood–Read more

Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells

When we have company coming or want to bring a meal to a friend, I often turn to my recipe for Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells.  The ingredients are usually in my pantry and the only stovetop cooking that’s involved is the pot that boils the–Read more

Pasta with Chard, Beans, and Sausage

Pasta with Chard, Beans, and Sausage

These mid-winter days have had me longing for cozy food—dishes that are warming but interesting, simple to make but full of good flavors.  Soups and stews are certainly in this category.  But I think of pasta first when I imagine my cozy food.  Pasta with–Read more

Nacho Macaroni and Cheese

Nacho Macaroni and Cheese

Nacho macaroni and cheese gets a kick of spiciness from salsa verde and a crunch from a tortilla topping in this quick meal.

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Italian Turkey Meatballs

There’s something fun about meatballs—is it that each one offers an individual package of savory goodness? Or do they bring me back to watching my mom brown meatballs before making a red sauce so my sister and I could sing, “On Top of Spaghetti” as–Read more

Winter Squash Macaroni and Cheese

Winter Squash Macaroni and Cheese

A bubbling, golden crusted casserole of macaroni and cheese says comfort food. While it conjures up memories of cozy evenings, it can also be the centerpiece of a meal. This mac n cheese uses puréed winter squash as its base. The squash lends flavor, vitamins–Read more