Light and fully creamy polenta is the perfect side for meat or roasted veggies. One of the tastiest, most versatile, and easiest side dishes to make is polenta. It makes a wonderful serving base forosso bucco,short ribs, or oxtail. Elise Bauer It also makes a great base for vegetables, such as mushrooms or roasted broccoli. What Is Polenta? Polenta is a porridge throw in dish popular in Northern Italy. Elise Bauer...
Rich and creamy soup with extra depth from smoked paprika. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Do you like cooking with smoked paprika? I first encountered smoked paprika in a kumara sweet potato soup in New Zealand years ago. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer It’s a wonderful spice to pair with winter squash or sweet potatoes. What Is Smoked Paprika? Like chipotle, smoked paprika can add a delightful smoky dimension to food....
Classic stovetop rice pudding is a comforting favorite that everyone will love. Well that settled it, rice pudding it would be. With a little investigation, I found that there are two basic ways to make rice puddingbaking or boiling. Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker Too rich, couldn’t eat it. A couple of adjustments later, I settled on this recipe, using the boiling method. It is especially tasty with raisins. Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker...
Upgrade this favorite side with bacon, chives, and Gruyere. How To Make Scalloped Potatoes There are many ways to make delicious homemade scalloped potatoes. For this version, I consulted several booksKitchen Sense, two James Beard books, andThe Joy of Cooking. Elise Bauer If you need a faster cooking time,Joy of Cookingrecommends parboiling the potatoes first for a few minutes. Total oven cooking time is 35 to 45 minutes. Simple Tip! Elise Bauer...
Ready in just 20 minutes, it tastes like it took an hour. and the ease of preparation (one skillet!). For a little something extra, the shrimp cooks in rendered pancetta fat. Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Shell Royster It’ll make a world of difference. Simple Tip! Add to the pan in Step 4 for an extra-creamy, corny upgrade....
Creamy Southern lima beans are great for big holiday meals or a simple dinner. Simply Recipes / Sharee Hill These creamy Southern lima beans are delicious and very flavorful! Lima Beans Vs. Simply Recipes / Sharee Hill Butter Beans Are butter beans and lima beans the same thing? The only difference is their size! Butter beans are larger in size. Simply Recipes / Sharee Hill I prefer dry legumes instead of purchasing canned or frozen products....
Looking for a special soup to serve this holiday season? Consider this creamy sweet potato soup! We start the soup by cooking a base of onions, celery, and leeks in butter. Elise Bauer What If I Don’t Do Dairy? Typically, soups with cream don’t do well with freezing and reheating. Who Doesn’t Love a Creamy Bowl of Soup? Elise Bauer Omit the sour cream or yogurt topping, and use olive oil instead of butter....
Fresh tomato soup that’s super creamy from pureed white beans. You just couldn’t resist that last crate of tomatoes at the farm stand, could you? They called to you,pick me, pick me, pick me!Well, now what? Sally Vargas I love the simplicity of this late-summer soup. Tomatoes, onions, white beans, a little cheese, and basil. That’s all, folks. Sally Vargas This is a soup that spans the seasons from late summer to early fall....
This easy tortellini soup is loaded with Italian sausage, spinach, and cheese-filled pasta. The short ingredient list makes this soup the perfect weeknight dinner. Boy, oh boy, do I love tortellini. Alison Bickel Little pasta dumplings filled with cheese? This easy tortellini soup has been on heavy rotation in my kitchen lately. ); everyone in my particular household loves it unconditionally (another win! Alison Bickel ); and it makes darn good leftovers (WIN WIN WIN!...
It just takes one pan to make this delicious chicken dinner. This one-pan wonder is proof. What Is Tuscan Chicken? Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Despite its name, Tuscan chicken didn’t originate in Tuscany. The dish was instead created and popularized by the Italian American chain restaurant, Olive Garden. They come in two forms: oil-packed and dried. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Either works in this recipe. and pat them dry....
This quick crowd-pleasing soup is a breeze to whip up with this clever shortcut. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Soup is beloved in our Italian family. To us, soup really does soothe the soul. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek The end result is so easy, delicious, and satisfying that it has become a staple for us. Look for it in shelf-stable packages in the pasta aisle. We also enjoy using Trader Joes Cauliflower Gnocchi for a gluten-free option....
This vegan soup is creamy and satisfying without one bit of dairy. Garnishing it with a bright, fresh Italian herb condiment makes it extra special. This is the perfect soup for weeknights and special occasions alike. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek What Is Gremolata? Gremolatais an Italian condiment of chopped fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This version of the condiment is a riff on the classic, however. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek...
Comfort in a bowl. Its just as satisfying and comforting, but easier and quicker to make on a weeknight. Mushrooms in My Lasagna? Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Mushrooms were the answer. They add substance and complement the rich flavors in the soup without changing its basic nature. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek make a run at avoid too much browning....
