French Onion Soup
A friend recently asked me about French onion soup and I realized how long it’s been since I made it. I love homemade French onion soup but what I don’t love is standing at the stove for an hour or more caramelizing a huge batch …
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Chunky Red Lentil Chili
If you’re looking for a hearty, satisfying dish but also want to eat something healthy, look no further than this chunky red lentil chili recipe. Packed full of protein, veggies, and flavor, this easy lentil chili comes together quickly and is the definition of comfort …
Pasta Carbonara
Ahhh….pasta carbonara. So few ingredients yet a rich, incredible dish that every pasta lover should have in their recipe arsenal. I’ve had this post written for a long time but getting the photos has been another story. I can promise you that making this is …
Eggs Benedict with Easy Hollandaise Sauce
Welcome to one of my all-time favorite meals: Eggs Benedict. (I love eggs!) A combination of a crunchy, toasted English muffin, a slice of ham or Canadian bacon, a warm and oozy perfectly-poached egg, all covered in buttery, lemony hollandaise sauce. Hello, deliciousness. I only …
Rack of Lamb with Herbs and Garlic
We love lamb! I’ve shared quite a few of my favorite lamb recipes with you, including my grilled butterflied leg of lamb and my most-pinned recipe on Pinterest, my lemon oregano lamb shoulder chops recipe. Lamb has such a beautiful flavor and it’s easily showcased …
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Dumplings are so much fun to make and there are a lot of things you can stuff them with. I’ve already shared my recipe for my classic pork and cabbage dumplings but if you love vegetables and are looking to eat a little healthier, these steamed …
Homemade Falafel
The first time I had falafel was over 20 years ago at Mamoun’s in New Haven, CT. Incredibly, I didn’t even really know what it was that first time I tried it, but friends insisted I would love it and I did. Fried balls of …