Asian chopped salad

Do I know what makes a salad a chopped salad? Not really, no.

FoodThe PasticheMay 11, 2017salad, lunch, make-ahead, Asian, chicken, healthy, sesame Comments

Strawberry muffins

Since a good muffin is actually one of the most underrated and perfect sweets on the planet. why should there be anything less than perfect recipes out there? That's why I often like to turn to the people who've already figured it out.

FoodThe PasticheMay 9, 2017muffins, strawberries, sweets, breakfast, brunch Comments

Quick herbed ricotta spread

I normally lean hard into meat and cheese as an appetizer, but lately I've been loving subbing in this simple and delicious ricotta spread for the various cheeses.

FoodThe PasticheApril 24, 2017appetizers, ricotta, charcuterie, cheese plate, cheese, herbs, easy, make-ahead Comments

Avocado garlic toast with balsamic marinated tomatoes and cucumbers

Does anyone even remember the world before avocado toast?

FoodThe PasticheApril 18, 2017breakfast, lunch, avocado, avocado toast, tomatoes, healthy, light, brunch Comments

Roasted curry cauliflower

Cauliflower is a sneakily great ingredient. It's often forgotten about, flying under the radar as most beige/white vegetables tend to do. But it shouldn't!

FoodThe PasticheApril 8, 2017cauliflower, sides, curry, vegetarian, vegetables Comments

Tricolor salad with fresh herbs and gorgonzola

Something I've really come to appreciate as I've gotten older and have had more exposure to good food is a delicious, simple salad.

FoodThe PasticheMarch 22, 2017salad, dinner, gorgonzola, tricolor salad, simple, healthy, light, herbs, sides Comments

Honey Dijon chicken salad with dried cherries on sourdough

What IS it about chicken salad that is so stinkin' indulgent and delicious? When done right, it's one of those things I have a real hard time passing up if it's on a menu. But to be honest, I thiiiiiiink I make it the best at home. And that's why it's a favorite of mine to make ahead for weekday lunches.

FoodThe PasticheMarch 16, 2017chicken salad, lunch, dried cherries, Dijon, honey, make-ahead, sandwichesComment

American goulash with Italian sausage

Don't walk away! I know what you're thinking.

And I know it for two reasons. One was my own reaction as a kid when I first heard my grandma was making goulash, and two was Jon's reaction a week ago when he heard I was making goulash.

FoodThe PasticheMarch 8, 2017dinner, lunch, make-ahead, ground beef, sausage, tomatoes, winter Comments

Sausage pancakes with a fried egg and black pepper syrup

The age old question (I'm sure): savory or sweet for breakfast?

FoodThe PasticheMarch 5, 2017pancakes, sausage, breakfast, savory and sweet, fried egg, brunch Comments

Quick sharp cheddar mac and cheese

For when you *need* it.

FoodThe PasticheFebruary 24, 2017mac and cheese, quick, weeknight dinner, dinner, panko, cheese, pastaComment

Classic Banana Bread

I think I've made it clear before that I like my sweets and desserts one way: the classic and original way. There are exceptions, of course, but I'm an old school gal when it comes to baking. Real sugar, full fat, and not much extra added in. This banana bread fits the bill. It's the recipe my grandma has been making for years, and it's remained one of my favorites...

FoodThe PasticheFebruary 15, 2017baking, sweets, breakfast, banana, banana bread, bread, Grandma Comments

Naan flatbread with hummus and Caesar drenched kale

These are a few of my favorite things.

Sloppy Joe Sliders

Because one of the best food days of the year is coming to us on Sunday.

FoodThe PasticheFebruary 2, 2017dinner, party foods, Super Bowl, Sloppy Joes, ground beef, appetizers, finger foodsComment

Mustard roasted baby potatoes

Aren't side dishes sometimes such an after thought? Even when Jon and I make dinner for ourselves at home during the week, we'll have the main part underway, but sides sometimes feel effortful and daunting...

FoodThe PasticheJanuary 26, 2017The Pastichesides, potatoes, mustard, vegetarianComment

French lentils with lemon vinaigrette, feta, and poached egg

A friend of mine, Mackenzie, and I were just talking about how our favorite way to eat things is in a bowl with all the different components layered together and eaten together. It has a familiar comfort food feel and is just simply more satisfying to eat for any meal of the day. Yes, there's a place for portioned out meals with mains and sides, but I tend to gravitate towards the one-pot/one-plate kind of feel...

FoodThe PasticheJanuary 17, 2017healthy, breakfast, lunch, lentils, poached egg, lemon, feta, French Comments

Healthy slow cooker chicken and green chile soup

Given that we've been living without a functioning kitchen for nearly a month, this slow cooker recipe is way overdue...

FoodThe PasticheJanuary 9, 2017soup, Mexican, peppers, spicy, slow cooker, lunch, make-ahead, dinner, winter, healthy Comment

Endive with marinated beets, gorgonzola, and pistachios

On the aforementioned topic of no-cook, room temperature appetizers, here's another one for you that is equally beautiful for holiday entertaining (I love the deep hue of the beets and the naturally ombre endive leaves, and of course the pretty green dill)...

FoodThe PasticheDecember 13, 2016appetizers, salad, make-ahead, easy, healthy, beets, gorgonzola, pistachiosComment

Butternut squash and ricotta stuffed shells with garlic béchamel

I cannot believe this is my first stuffed shells recipe on here. They have been a favorite dish of mine since I was really little. I grew up having the standard Barilla version of ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce all the time, and it was one of my brothers' and my favorite dinners. It still is! I put it in the same category as lasagna: my ideal comfort foods category, except it's even easier to throw together...

FoodThe PasticheDecember 8, 2016dinner, stuffed shells, pasta, butternut squash, bechamel, vegetarian, fall, comfort food Comments

Goat cheese stuffed dates with Serrano ham and basil

'Tis the season... for finding appetizers and entrees that can be made ahead. Am I right? Dishes that don't require much fuss and can be pretty easily served to guests without a lot of on-the-spot, time-sensitive cooking...

FoodThe PasticheNovember 28, 2016appetizers, goat cheese, party foods, make-ahead, no bake Comments

My grandma's soft and chewy gingersnaps

I present to you: cookie induced nostalgia.

FoodThe PasticheNovember 8, 2016cookies, gingersnaps, Grandma, sweets, dessert, holidays, fall Comments

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