What To Do With Tomatoes (19 Recipes and Tips 2022)
Fragrant, sweet, juicy tomatoes bursting with flavor are the best! What to do with tomatoes? We have lots of great recipe ideas and tomato tips….
Pasta and Rice
You don’t have to be Italian to love pasta! Pasta is pure comfort food. And rice can be too – especially our risotto recipes.
We amp up many of the pasta and recipes with baby spinach or lots of veggies for added color and nutrition.
We love bold colors, easy to make and delicious of course. And we love to offer variations and substitutes so you can make recipes with what your have on hand, .
Healthy Pesto Pasta With Vegetables
Pesto pasta with vegetables is a simple, healthy side or main dish made with pasta, pesto, spinach, green beans and tomatoes. Packed with flavor and…
Easy Curried Rice with Raisins
Curried rice with raisins is a simple Indian-style recipe made with broth, onions, curry powder and golden raisins. An easy recipe and delicious side dish….
Quinoa Mac and Cheese
Looking for a healthier but equally delicious version of mac and cheese? Then check out this quinoa mac and cheese packed with veggies. A perfect…
Tomato Spinach Pasta
This spicy, cheesy tomato spinach pasta is a quick and easy vegetarian meal. Melty cheese, tangy olives, tomato sauce and healthy spinach. A simple dinner…
31 Delicious Meals Under 400 Calories
Sad salad? Boring plain chicken breast with steamed broccoli? Er…definitely not! Not in these delicious meals under 400 calories. There is no need to sacrifice…
Angel Hair Pasta with Squash and Kale
We’re tossing roasted butternut squash, kale, parmesan cheese, lemon, garlic and butter with angel hair pasta. Then sprinkling it with a crunchy pecan-panko-zesty crumb topping….
Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe (15 min)
Need some inspiration for a delicious tomato cream sauce? Bump it up a notch with this mellow, decadent pink sauce pasta recipe. Just a simple creamy…
Spinach Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese might be old school, but face it, as the ultimate comfort food, it’s hard not to get the occasional craving. Give in….
Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce (the best)
I’ve been making this homemade spaghetti meat sauce for 40 years. No one will let me change a thing. It’s thick, rich and delicious. And…
Mushroom Spinach Pasta
This versatile mushroom spinach pasta is a quick, hearty vegetarian weeknight meal. Cheesy, creamy pasta mixed with healthy fresh mushrooms and spinach (or other veggies…
Best Pad Thai Recipe
Think of the best pad Thai recipe as perfect Asian comfort food. The flavors and textures in this sweet, salty, umami noodle stir fry are…
Easy Gnocchi Recipe (au gratin)
The pillowy gnocchi in this easy gnocchi recipe au gratin is transformed with a rich, velvety white cheese sauce. Serve it as an appetizer, side…
Chinese Egg Fried Rice With Vegetables
Packed with veggies, this Chinese egg fried rice is healthier and tastier than the restaurant take-out version. A great way to use up leftover rice…
Spaghetti Carbonara Without Cream (Summer Twist)
Try this easy spaghetti carbonara without cream for a summer twist on the Italian classic. We added spinach and fresh tomatoes for a healthier, vibrant…
Dynamite Noodle Bowl Recipe
Big flavors. Little effort. This noodle bowl recipe has it all. A bit of crunch. Soft chewy noodles. Lots of healthy veggies. Whatever protein you…
Vegetable Pasta Recipe with Wine Sauce
Seasonal vegetables get front row attention in this vegetable pasta recipe with wine sauce. A versatile, vegetarian weeknight meal in 30 minutes with grilled or…
Easy Gnocchi Recipe Indian-Style
In 20 minutes with a few store-bought items, this easy gnocchi recipe delivers deep, rich Indian flavors with a creamy tomato-based sauce. Soak it up…
Lemon Risotto with Grilled Vegetables (Instant Pot)
Creamy risotto without the constant hands-on stirring? Yes! Instant pot lemon risotto with grilled vegetables takes minimal effort for exceptional results. Ready in 30 minutes….
Savory Rice and Roasted Veggies
Savory Rice and Roasted Veggies takes a rice side dish to a new level with a delicious blend of spices and eye-popping roasted vegetables. Two…
Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe (with grilled vegetables)
This orzo pasta salad recipe with grilled vegetables is a beautiful make-ahead, under 30 minute side dish and a step up from the usual sides….
Simple Paella Recipe
This versatile and simple Paella recipe is easier to make than you think. We’ve gathered the research and tips for you to confidently create this…
Parmesan Orzo with Spinach
You’re going to want to try Parmesan orzo with spinach if you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly, easy dinner idea with good nutrition. Just 15…
Vegetarian Bolognese (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
I’m pretty sure you couldn’t tell the difference between a traditional steaming bowl of pasta with meat sauce (classic Bolognese) and our quicker vegetarian Bolognese sauce…
Rice With Veggies (Instant Pot)
Pretty handy. You get two sides in one with this tasty instant pot rice with veggies. The rice is loaded with healthy vegetables and seasoned…
Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Recipe (Mexican-style)
This is a vegetable spaghetti squash recipe with bold Mexican flavors. We top the ‘spaghetti’ with a rich sauce of beans, onions, tomatoes, peppers, corn,…
Mediterranean Pasta
This light Mediterranean Pasta is inspired by Mediterranean flavors of garlic, olives, lemon, basil and tomatoes. It’s a great weeknight vegetarian meal in under 30…
Fresh Tomato Pasta with Lemon and Olives
Fresh tomato pasta with lemon and olives is a beautiful blend of sweet summer-ripe tomatoes, lemon-basil zing, salty olives, capers and Parmesan. My sister Kathy…
Simple San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Italian cooking is all about good quality, fresh ingredients. Choosing San Marzano tomatoes will bring your tomato sauce to a whole new level. This san…
Spicy Peanut Noodles With Vegetables
A creamy peanut sauce with sesame, garlic, ginger and a bit of sweet, tang and heat plays the starring role in this flavor-packed spicy peanut…
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
This lemon garlic shrimp pasta is out of this world. The lemon shines through, the capers and garlic give it extra oomph and the butter…
Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
Peanut chicken lovers will appreciate this quick Peanut Chicken Stir Fry. An easy weeknight dinner that also makes great leftovers for lunch. Leave out the…