On a hot summer day there’s nothing I enjoy more than a cold pasta salad. This easy-to-make White Bean Pasta Salad recipe is one of my favorites. It’s both light and refreshing, while still blending together some unique and bold flavors.
White Bean and Bacon Soup
Today I need soup. Something creamy and comforting. Something to warm me up from this long week of trekking through snow and negative temperatures. And something with just a little bacon, because salty pork cures all. This hearty, delicious and most importantly, warm, White Bean and Bacon Soup hits the mark on all three. This soup has a wonderfully…
The Tiny Kitchen’s Guide to Thanksgiving
While some may find Thanksgiving stressful with the all-day cooking and last minute grocery store runs, for me it’s the perfect excuse to spend all day in the kitchen doing what I love most: eating! And of course cooking. With the big day right around the corner, I’ve rounded up my favorite, foolproof recipes. You’ll find my tried…
BLT Soup
Yep, you heard me right…BLT Soup. This recipe takes all the delicious, savory flavors of a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich and puts them in a creamy soup. Let’s break it down. B: The bacon stays closest to it’s original form. I used very thick cut, applewood smoked bacon. Instead of laying it on in strips, chop into small pieces…
Pasta Carbonara
What could be better than pasta carbonara, I mean it’s basically like having breakfast for dinner. Coincidentally breakfast is my favorite meal, so you could say I’m a sucker for a big bowl of bacon, egg and noodle deliciousness. My recipe uses bucatini noodles, which are thick hollow noodles perfect for soaking up the egg, parmesan and cream…
Devils on Horseback
Since I will be spending my Sunday at the Super Bowl (!!!), I wanted to share my favorite appetizer with those of you looking for a party snack to serve on the big day. I had always called this recipe exactly what you’d think, bacon wrapped dates, but it wasn’t until I moved to New…
Cider Braised Chicken with Bacon & Parsnips
This is hands down my favorite chicken recipe. I was a little weary at first (look at the length of the instructions!), but it has become my go to dish to cook for family and friends. This recipe comes from All About Braising by Molly Stevens, who is a genius for pairing chicken, bacon and…
Duo of Pasta: Gemelli with Sausage, Swiss Chard, Pine Nuts and Raisins & Cavatappi with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Arugula
I stumbled upon these recipes online at Martha Stewart while lunch planning for my week. In an effort to save money in this expensive city, I spend my Sunday nights whipping up my meals for the week. The challenge is to make a dish that stays fresh while keeping it unique. I love each recipe’s…
Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Lasagna
With Fall in full swing, I took advantage of this season’s ingredients and layered them all in one delicious lasagna. Don’t be fooled by the list of vegetables, this is still a hearty dish. Butternut squash and sweet potato add a wonderful sweetness, while the spinach, kale, leeks and bacon help offset the rich flavor with…
