Warm and cozy, this rigatoni has spicy italian turkey sausages, eggplant, and two kinds of cheese.

Apple cider vinaigrette. Pairs perfectly with greens, apples, dried cranberries, and candied nuts.

It might not be pretty, but split pea soup is a great way to kick off soup season

These flavorful beef sandwiches are sure to be a family favorite.

I’m saying goodbye to my summertime favorites. Goodbye tropical salsa!

Restaurant favs at home: Italian herb bread to dip in seasoned olive oil.

Lemon 3 ways- cake, simple syrup, and glaze…this is one lemontastic cake.

Cool, refreshing, and perfect for summer: raspberry lemonade

Take advantage of the heirloom tomatoes finding their way into the markets with simple bruschetta.

Make your own takeout: pork and ginger potstickers. They’re change-your-life-good.

Save yourself hours in front of a hot oven with this Mexican-style chicken salad.

Homemade hamburger buns to go with your weekend holiday grilling.

These elegant cookies are easier than they look (just don’t inhale when you take a bite!)

Fudgy homemade brownies are the ultimate comfort food.

Avoid the morning grumpies with a great breakfast. Cinnamon raisin granola is sure to do the trick.

Make your own takeout: General Tso’s Chicken

Simple and elegant, these gougeres are the perfect party snack or make a fun topping for creamy tomato soup.

Vegetables are so much more fun to eat in fun colors. Fun photos and thoughts on Julie and Julia.

Although they’re a lot of work, homemade tamales are worth it!

I loved making my own green pasta dough this month for the DB challenge!

Roasted Cauliflower

Tomato Pepper Marinara- My attempt to recreate Newman’s Own Sockarooni sauce.