Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food on chilly winter days. These classic Italian-style balls, a recipe we’ve perfected over the years, are always a hit …
Let’s Roll, Baby
Pasta Mains
Spice Your Veg Soup
Veggie-heavy soups don’t get any better than this, folks. Inspired by the North African soup, harira, this double-legume dinner hits all the right late-summer buttons. …
Let’s Veg Out
The garden is booming and I’m trying to cram as many veggies as I can into every meal. Thankfully, the nights are getting cooler and …
Chop, Chop!
The eggplants are looking fabulous in my garden these days, and just begging for a little kitchen love. Now I ADORE my usual eggplant dishes—eggplant …
Cool Summer Spaghetti Salad
We’re in the depths of summer here in Iowa, and the heat and humidity can make anyone feel sluggish. With that said, pasta is usually …
Pesto Pasta with Spring Favas
This year, usher in spring with fresh fava beans. If you don’t grow your own, look for them at local farmer’s markets or larger health …
Broccoli Time!
Broccoli season is upon us, all! Last weekend I found 5 big heads in my “brassica mayhem” garden, just begging to be picked ASAP. So …
Pre-Primavera Baked Ziti
We’re about to head into grilling season, so I am trying to get the last of those cold-weather comfort food cravings out of my system. …