Italian

BROCCOLI MAC ‘N CHEESE

I loved sneaking veggies (specifically greens) into my kids’ comfort foods when they were younger. Now that they are older, I still do it! Broccoli, edamame, peas, or spinach all work well with mac and cheese. Let me know how you amp up your comfort food!  Ingredients 16 oz pasta 6 tbsp unsalted butter 1/3 cup all purpose flour 3 cups whole milk …

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CAPRESE SKEWERS

Entertaining during the summertime means wanting light foods that come together easily but still look elegant. That’s what makes these caprese skewers perfect for summertime gatherings! It only takes a few minutes to pull these together but the compliments you receive will last for days to come! Ingredients (all approximate) 24 cherry tomatoes 12 mini …

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FRESH VEGAN PASTA

normally, I am the one giving my kids recipes, but I love it when they send me pictures of their culinary adventures. Here’s a scene from my oldest son’s college apartment kitchen where he has made fresh vegan fettucine. It’s so beautiful and inspires me to want to go make some fresh pasta right away …

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VEGETARIAN LASAGNA

so many PASTA-bilities when making lasagna, but here’s the recipe that keeps our whole family happy! Feel free to substitute the veggies that your family likes best. You can definitely use no-boil lasagna noodles, but our family prefers the boil ones. Mangia! 1 Boil lasagna noodles, rinse in cold water, and set aside 2 Heat …

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PANEER TIKKA PIZZA

no naan, no problem because this pizza is a fun spin on the classic. This fusion pizza came together fairly quickly because I used a premade crust and paneer tikka masala from our favorite Indian restaurant. First, I added some Indian spices to @raoshomemade pizza sauce and spread it over the crust. Then, I chopped …

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TOSTADA PIZZA

Sometimes I want pizza and sometimes I want tacos, and sometimes I want both together and that’s when I make this tostada pizza! It’s the best comfort food and hits all the right spots! This is a semi-homemade recipe since I used a pre-made crust, canned beans, and store-bought sauces but you can certainly make …

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VEGAN TOFU RICOTTA

I fully realize this looks like a bowlful of nothing but trust me when I say this vegan tofu ricotta is SOY amazing! It’s super versatile and you can use it in any sweet or savory recipe that requires milk-based ricotta (for example, cannoli or stuffed shells or a base for your favorite yummy dips). …

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