Happy New Year! 2021 was a year of lots of cooking, baking, and recipe development in my home. Today I am sharing a nostalgic savory meal that has been a huge hit with my entire family (including my Italian grandparents) for years: baked ziti.As a dish that my mom has often made for family parties,…
Creamy Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo
Due to my Italian heritage, I grew up eating a lot of pasta. As much as I enjoy a classic tomato sauce, cream sauces were always superior for my taste buds. If you, like me, are intolerant to dairy or are looking for a more nutritious alternative to classic dishes such as fettuccine Alfredo, I encourage…
Basil and Hemp Seed Pesto
Due to my appreciation for delicious seasonal produce, trips to the farmer’s market are a must during the summer months. There is something truly special about knowing where your food was grown, and experiencing the beauty, freshness, and flavors that simply blow most supermarket imports away. This year, my minor obsession with summer produce finally pushed me to…
Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta
Pasta has always been one of my absolute favorite foods. When I first developed my love for cooking years ago, pasta dishes were practically the only meals I made. From homemade gnocchi to mushroom bolognese to baked penne marinara with every vegetable I could think of, I loved putting my creativity to the test. Although I experimented with a variety…
Easy Macaroni and Cheese (Minus the Cheese)
Tonight was definitely a pasta kind of night. Pasta has always been one of my favorite foods. Growing up, I was a huge lover of rich and creamy sauces. But after discovering the severity of my lactose intolerance a few years ago, I decided to give up most dairy products, and grew to love simple,…
