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Summer Entertaining With Garlicky Grilled Veggie Mini Tarts #UnofficialMeal

May 31, 2017 By Aly 9 Comments

For a chic bite perfect for summer, these Garlicky Grilled Veggie Mini Tarts are so easy to put together and packed with flavor thanks to Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus

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I am so excited to partner with one of my favorite brands, Sabra, to bring you an easy and chic bite that I know you are going to love – these Garlicky Grilled Veggie Mini Tarts. Crisp phyllo tart shells are filled with Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus and freshly grilled summer vegetables for the perfect chic appetizer that comes together in under 30 minutes….

Southwestern Style Farro Breakfast Bowl #BrunchWeek

May 11, 2017 By Aly 11 Comments

For brunch or those days that you want breakfast for dinner, whip up this Southwestern Style Farro Breakfast Bowl. Cumin spiced farro is topped with eggs, black beans, crisp veggies, fiery roasted poblanos, creamy avocado and drizzled with a cumin lime vinaigrette.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

We are nearing the end of #BrunchWeek but don’t worry – I have a few more recipes ahead that you are going to love. Before I forget, have you entered the giveaway yet? If not – what are you waiting for – go enter. Don’t worry – we’ll wait!

I wanted to lean towards the savory for a bit. Now my Spinach, Artichoke and Asparagus Strata is excellent but I wanted to share a recipe that has options, not just for brunch but can be easily adapted to other meals. This Southwestern Style Farro Breakfast Bowl hits all levels of flavor and is perfect for breakfast, brunch or even when you want breakfast for dinner. …

Refried Black Beans Made Easy

January 23, 2017 By Aly 2 Comments

Homemade Refried Black Beans are so easy to make and are a favorite side dish for taco night. Forget the canned version, these easy Refried Black Beans are packed with flavor!

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Whenever I’m serving tacos, I often keep refried black beans in the pantry. They are perfect as a delicious side, as a must have ingredient in 7 layer dip or as the main ingredient in a veggie taco loaded with fresh toppings and cheese. As I’m trying to make more items from scratch this year, homemade refried beans was one of those recipes I wanted to try to make. I love Ellie Krieger’s healthy recipes and her refried beans recipe was a great starting point for me to play with making my own easy refried beans from scratch….

Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta – An Easy Vegetarian Pasta Bake

November 30, 2016 By Aly 9 Comments

This Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta is chic and comforting, perfect for the holidays or a chilly evening dinner.

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On a chilly evening, there is nothing better than a pan of baked pasta hot out of the oven. The browned cheesy pasta with crisp edges on the top peels away to uncover a creamy sauce laden pasta for the ultimate comforting bite. In my house, it takes some skilled negotiation for those crisp edges. Of course, when you are the chef, you might be able to claim seniority but that’s an argument for another day.

Today I’m thrilled to share a delicious vegetarian pasta dish that is fabulous for the holiday menu or days when you want a meat-free dish – a Three Cheese Baked Mushroom Pasta that is made a little lighter but tastes oh so decadent.

If you open my pantry, you will see that I have a thing for cavatappi pasta – specifically De Cecco cavatappi pasta. It’s one of the first dried pastas I reach for whenever I’m in the mood to make pasta. De Cecco is a premium Italian pasta brand that is delicious on its own or complimented with a sauce. It never gets mushy or falls apart– even if you cook it a minute or two over because you were browsing Snapchat at the stove (not that I’ve ever done that *cough*). De Cecco pasta is a durum semolina pasta that always comes out perfectly al dente and stands up well in baked pasta dishes. While I keep a number of different types of De Cecco pasta in the pantry, there is something about the curly q-esque shape of the cavatappi pasta that has me enamored – it’s fun yet chic and my guests always seem to love it.

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Spicy Harvest Butternut Squash Soup

October 27, 2016 By Aly 20 Comments

This velvety smooth Spicy Harvest Butternut Squash Soup is packed with the flavors of autumn with butternut squash, tart apple and sweet pear with a touch of spicy heat from ancho chili pepper. This soup is perfect for holiday entertaining or a cold winter’s night.

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One of my favorite fall soups is Butternut Squash Soup – however, I have to confess, I never made it from scratch before. I used to buy it ready made, whether it’s a soup starter from a fancy kitchen store or in tall soup carton at my local grocery store.

The other day, I was picking up some veggies at my local Whole Paychex and I spotted the butternut squash on sale and thought, hmmmmm…. It wasn’t my intention to make soup at first – I thought perhaps I might roast it for a side dish or something, but late one night, it hit me, why not make butternut squash soup from scratch….