Instead of your typical russets, these purple sweet potato gnocchi get their fabulous color and exotic taste from a purple sweet potato (ube). They’re soft and pillowy, with just little bit of sweetness. Pan fried until crispy and tossed with a quick and flavorful cilantro mint chutney. Homemade gnocchi may […]
These vegan pesto stuffed shells are definitely my go to if I’m in the mood for a big cozy meal, especially in the winter months. The pasta is filled with a creamy tofu ricotta, a fresh basil pesto made with sunflower seeds and a layer of marinara sauce that really […]
We did a pretty good job cleaning up the leftovers after Thanksgiving this year, but for some reason no one wanted to finish the mashed potatoes. As the one who made them, I have to say I was a little offended. It all worked out though because it turns out […]
Lately, I’ve been obsessing over Sohla El-Waylly’s recipes and videos over at Food52. If you haven’t checked them, you should, they’re wildly entertaining. Last week, I actually unglued my eyes from YouTube to make her recipe, Ditalini with Tender Herbs and Yogurt. So GOOD. So this week, I’m sharing with […]
I don’t know about you, but as the weather gets colder, I’ve definitely been craving some good comfort food. This lasagna certainly did the trick and was the perfect fall dinner. With layers of creamy butternut squash, a rich tofu ricotta, crispy caramelized onions and lots of fresh herbs, it’s […]
As I was rifling through my cupboard the other day, I found this giant bag of pasta I had bought a million years ago at Eataly in downtown Chicago. It’s this amazing two story store that sells all sorts of imported Italian food products. When you step in, you’re surrounded […]