This easy baked ratatouille is one of my favorite family dinners for three simple reasons: it’s comforting and cheesy, it showcases tender seasonal vegetables, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. As temperatures cool, this hot, bubbling ground beef casserole is the perfect way to warm up. The casserole is a colorful medley of ratatouille-inspired vegetables roasted until … Read more

Vanilla Glazed Blueberry Biscuits are buttery, studded with blueberries, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, and take about 15 minutes to prep. They’re delicious! Have you tried a sweet blueberry biscuit? These are tender, slightly flaky, and packed with fruit. After making them once, many people are hooked. If you’ve never made biscuits before, the … Read more

These Cheesy Passover Pesto Zoodles (zucchini noodles) are a fresh, satisfying alternative to traditional Passover pasta. This low-carb, gluten-free vegetarian dish combines green and yellow zucchini noodles with a bright basil-parmesan pesto, shredded mozzarella, roasted grape tomatoes and toasted pine nuts for a flavorful, easy entree. This recipe was sponsored by Les Petites Fermieres and … Read more

This ground beef and vegetable soup is a comforting, hearty meal the whole family will enjoy. Lean ground beef, fresh vegetables and kidney beans simmer in a rich beef- and tomato-based broth. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that can be ready in about 30 minutes. This vegetable beef soup has become a regular at our … Read more

Comfort food gets an Italian makeover. This Italian Chicken Soup keeps the familiar warmth of classic chicken soup but adds bright tomato flavor, Italian herbs and a creamy finish to delight both taste buds and tummy. This version is close to Grandma’s chicken soup but with an Italian twist: diced tomatoes, dried basil and oregano, … Read more

Tristan works at a school and inevitably brings home a variety of germs, so I focus on preparing balanced, nourishing meals to help keep us well. It seems to be working—neither of us has had a cold in over a year. When I notice friends or coworkers starting to feel under the weather, I like … Read more

This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream blends two beloved treats into one: a rich chocolate custard ice cream infused with hot cocoa mix and folded through with mini marshmallow bits. Serve it as frozen hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and extra marshmallows for a cozy, nostalgic dessert that tastes like a mug of hot cocoa—only … Read more

Jeff Kauck Photography There are images I can return to again and again without tiring of them. They look joyful. They make me smile. They make me happy. Last weekend I was fortunate to travel to Chicago. Five memorable days in the Windy City included a surprise birthday party organized for my mother-in-law, with family … Read more

The Italians knew what they were doing when they created pesto alla Genovese. This vibrant green sauce relies on just a few high-quality, fresh ingredients to deliver a bright, herbaceous punch. Traditional basil pesto combines crushed fresh garlic, pine nuts, coarse sea salt, fresh basil leaves, grated hard cheese such as Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano, and … Read more

If you’re craving authentic Italian flavors, this collection of Italian dinner ideas will inspire your next meal. From simple, comforting pasta e piselli (pasta with peas) to a rich and creamy tagliatelle ai funghi (mushroom pasta), these recipes bring the warmth of Italy to your table. Buon appetito! Pasta e Piselli Photo Credit: She’s Not … Read more