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Lately I've developed a keen interest in all things Cook's Country . If you're not familiar with this show, it's the sister ...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food pasta vegetarian

Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Roasted Asparagus

I had a subscription to Everyday Food several years ago, and this is the one recipe that I've saved and made over and over again. Whene...

Chicken Piccata with Lemony Orzo

So, John's aunt has been nagging gently reminding us to update our blog, and she's right... we're slackers. So, this one's ...

Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

So... how are those New Year's resolutions coming along? Uh, yeah... me too. If you want a quick, healthy, and tasty dinner to get you b...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food pasta vegetarian

Pasta with Tomato and Almond Pesto (Pesto alla Trapanese)

Can I interest you in a fresh-tasting pasta sauce that requires no more effort than throwing a bunch of stuff in your food processor? I made...

30 minutes or less bacon chicken Italian Italian Food salad

Chef's Salad with Spinach, Chicken, and Gouda

Having a salad for dinner is one of those things that always seems like a good idea... in theory. It's easy, it's healthy, and it ...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food pasta salad vegetarian

30 Minute Tortellini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, and Pine Nuts

I don't know about you, but I have no desire to eat a bowl of hot pasta when it's almost 100 degrees outside. I do, however, have n...

Chicken Milanese with Spring Greens

Between birthdays, graduations, business trips, and concerts, June has proven to be a busy month for John and I, not giving us much time to ...

Maple-Ginger Glazed Chicken Breasts

I'm not entirely sure why, but lately I've become obsessed with things that are glazed. Savory things, too, not just cakes and donut...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food vegetarian

Chipotle Bean Burritos

John and I have been enjoying a lot of recipes from my Cooking Light subscription lately (and our pants are fitting better for it, I'm ...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food pasta pork

Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

As you may have noticed, we've been eating a lot of desserts around here lately. So, in the interest of balance, here's another re...

30 minutes or less Asian Italian Food pork

Stir-Fried Cashew Pork

This recipe made me wonder why we don't make stir fry more often. It's so easy and versatile, and a good way to use up any leftover...

30 minutes or less Asian Italian Food pasta pork

Sichuan Pork Noodles

Here's a winning weeknight recipe for you, from America's Test Kitchen 30-Minute Suppers . Ground pork is cooked in a slightly spicy...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food soup

Italian Sausage Soup

This soup is awesome because: 1. It's quick and easy to make. The only thing that required chopping was the basil, which took all of 20 ...

30 minutes or less cranberries Italian Food pork

Sauteed Pork Loin Chops with Cranberry Orange Sauce

I got really excited when I saw fresh cranberries at Trader Joe's, so I bought three bags (you can freeze cranberries if you don't w...

30 minutes or less breakfast Italian Food vegetarian

Chocolate Chip Stuffed French Toast

I had some leftover Italian bread and some leftover cream cheese (from making pumpkin whoopie pies last weekend), so my logical solution f...

30 minutes or less chicken Italian Food

The Best Quesadillas in Modern World History

I know that's a pretty bold claim, but I can back it up. These are awesome. This was one of the first meals we cooked in our new apartm...

30 minutes or less Italian Italian Food pasta vegetarian

Creamy Penne with Walnuts