Alex’s Pasta Bolognese

Inspired by Alex Williams and Marcella Hazan’s Pasta Bolognese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2/3 cup celery, finely…

Easy Chicken Pad Thai

Good recipes I’ve tried: spoonfulofsi.com and cremedelacrumb.com One I want to try: feastingathome.com…

Easy, Cheesy Fusilli with Sausage

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-4 (1/2 – 1 lb) mild or spicy Italian sausages, casings removed (see recipe for homemade sausage or vegetarian version below) 2 cups marinara…

Baked Chicken in Parchment Packs

I love to make a batch of these pouches and have them ready to re-heat for a quick meal. Makes 4 pouches Ingredients 4 (4 oz) thinly sliced chicken…

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Adapted from Ree Drummond 2 medium/large sweet potatoes Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 slices cooked bacon 1/2 cup grated jack cheese 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 green…

Chipotle’s Guacamole

2 ripe Hass avocados 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup red onion, (finely chopped 1/2 jalapeño, including seeds (finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt…

Hummingbird Cake

Adapted from Chef Art Smith This is one of the most popular desserts at Art Smith’s restaurant, Table Fifty-Two in Chicago. Serves 12 Icing:…