Zucchini is one of those vegetables that I really love. I’m always surprised when I think about this though because zucchini must be one of the most plain vegetables around. Don’t you agree? So, why then do I love it so much? Well, I think […]
OMGosh! How much do y’all love No-Cook recipes in the summer? I mean, we’ve been having a string of 90+ degree days here in Michigan and I’m craving crisp, fresh, bright, veggie-packed meals. Lately, this has meant lots of salads, but the other day I […]
So, last night I did something really smart. Wanna know what? I meal planned! What is it about the term “meal plan” that sounds so complicated and serious? It was really quite simple, and it was my way of starting this week on a healthy […]
Homemade crackers, you ask? Yes! Homemade caraway-seed crackers are so much easier than you may think, and super flavorful. Whether you want to try something new for your next cocktail party, or get a group together for a fun DIY kitchen project, these crackers are […]
Ok, so churrasco steak is a dish I have been cooking for clients A LOT lately. What can I say? As the weather warms up, everyone just wants some grilled meat! My recipe for Churrasco Steak with Serrano-Lime Butter takes the traditionally, citrus-marinated steak up […]
Ok, this is one of those recipe shares that kinda feels like cheating. I mean, this dish is soooooo incredibly simple. There’s no fancy chef technique, or clever kitchen hack that’s about to be revealed. My easy herb and ricotta pasta is just simple, to-the-point cooking. Aimed at getting a tasty dish on the table without much effort because it’s summer and I want to be outside, not at the stove, no what I mean?? I’m sure you do!
I can see many of you out there cringing, as if you would really dare dive into a big bowl of cheesy pasta in the middle of swimsuit season. I hear your cries, but I struggle with the same issue and my approach during these trimmer months is to simply eat less. I’m mean, I’m just not willing to only eat pasta in the winter!! So, I make a batch of this cheesy goodness and eat small portions of it throughout the week. It’s good served cold, or zapped in the microwave briefly, so you don’t have to cook a whole new meal every day. Leftovers for the win, my friends!
My favorite part of this entire dish, to be honest, is the fresh herbs. I hope you’ve noticed by now that I love to toss fresh herbs into nearly every dish, and while I was too busy to start a spring garden this year (DRAT!!! ANGRY FIST SHAKING!!!) I do have a serious crop of chives that come back every year. Which is why my recipe calls for chives, but honestly, use whatever you have in your garden. Feel free to combine multiple herbs in fact. Basil, parsley, tarragon, chervil, or even a little mint would all be equally fresh and wonderful.
Another beautiful attribute of this recipe is that it is a by-product of a different meal I’ve been enjoying a lot lately. Remember this one for my raw cauliflower salad with jalapeno mignonette? Well, there is also a creamy ricotta component in that dish, so having left over fresh ricotta in my fridge while simultaneously craving a big bowl of pasta led me to put two and two together and, as they say, the rest is history! That’s what I call using your pantry!
So while this recipe is pretty basic, if I enjoy eating this dish, I imagine many of you out there will as well, so I can’t help myself but to share. I hope you’ll try it for yourselves and bask in the remarkable easiness of it all! If you do, tell me about it in the comments. I love to hear from you!
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An easy, fast, fresh-tasting pasta dish makes it to the table quickly and is sure to be a dish the whole family will enjoy.
Keywords: easy pasta, kid friendly dinners, ricotta, cheesy pasta
What can I say! I love a quick pickle! Who’s with me? This recipe for Pickled Pepper Pearl Couscous is not only fun to say, but easy to make. It requires only a little planning ahead, and what I consider to be a few staple […]
Guess what today is?!?! Today is….my Mom’s Birthday! Happy Birthday, MOM!!!! My mom is the best. Loyal, a good listener, generous, slow to anger. (I actually can’t remember the last time she was angry with me – even though I know plenty of times she […]
Friends, remember that recipe I shared a few weeks ago for Grilled Peach Salad with Crispy Kale and Avocado? Well, the inspiration (or, obsession…either way) for grilled peaches continues with this recipe for Grilled Peach Salsa. I mean, how can you not?!
Grilled fruit in the middle of summer, diced into a bowl with fresh jalapeno, shallot, vinegar and oil to be served on a salty chip. Or, a crostini with ricotta! Or, in a lettuce cup, or a taco shell, or on grilled chicken….! See where I’m going with this? The possibilities for deliciousness are endless. Fire up those grills, baby, and let’s get to it!
With all the talk lately of seasonal produce and fresh vegetables, I nearly forgot it’s also Burger Season!!! Am I right?! My favorite way to make a burger at home is to use ground lamb instead of ground beef. After all, plenty of restaurants around […]
Recently I realized how veggie-focused my blog posts have been this month. Well, this post for Roasted Beet and Arugula salad is no different. What can I say? Can’t stop, won’t stop! A big reason for my vegetarian-skewed diet these days has a lot to […]
Today, I’m pulling from the archives, folks, and sharing my oldie but goodie recipes for Grilled Blueberry BBQ Chicken and Broccoli Salad. In my opinion, a quintessential summertime meal! It occurred to me recently that I’ve been posting mostly vegetarian recipes. The reality is, that’s what I’ve been cooking at home mostly lately. While I’m not vegetarian, I do lean more veggie-centric in my daily life, and with my current desire to cook less and stay outside more, as I shared in my last post about 5 Tips to Avoiding Your Kitchen This Summer, I’m enjoying a lot of veggies, grain salads and leftovers when home.
So, we all know by now that I love to cook and I do it all the time. Daily, in fact. Whether I’m cooking for clients, friends, just myself or recipe testing for this blog, there is rarely a day that goes by that I […]
Hi! My name is Emily Wilson. I learned to cook because I loved to eat and cravings for my favorite foods led me straight into the kitchen. What I love most is inspiring other people to cook great tasting food, too. I'm glad you're here. Let's cook something craveable together! Read more...
Hi, and welcome to my new food blog! I appreciate you stopping by and I can’t wait to start cooking for you and with you. What makes my kitchen so craveable? Well, that’s going to be the fun part, because cravings can be oh so unpredictable! Ultimately, I learned to cook because I loved to eat so much, and when I started to realize I could create the food I was craving right in my own home I became kinda hooked!
I always joke that I have a fat-tooth. You know, instead of a sweet-tooth? Instead of craving sugar and chocolate (although I crave that stuff, too), I have always craved salty, fatty, crunchy stuff. No wonder my favorite food group is Chips and Dip! But as I am sure anyone can understand, my cravings change over the years and through the seasons. Sometimes I want fresh, wholesome foods instead of those fatty comfort dishes. And sometimes I choose to cook something simply because I crave the satisfaction of creating something with my own two hands, like bread or ravioli or braised short ribs! So you’ll see, this kitchen will be packed with all kinds of recipes. My hope is that as I share my craving-based recipes with you it will spark a craving in you, sending you straight into your kitchen to cook something craveable, too!
So pull up a chair. Introduce yourself in the comments, and tell me what kinds of food you crave!
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