# Vegetarian

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Collards Callaloo with Coconut, Ginger & Sweet Potato

Sep 12, 2025

Slow-braised collards with coconut milk, ginger, and sweet potato coins that melt into the broth. Rich enough to stand alone, yet just right as the base for crispy catfish or whatever comes next in your kitchen.

Caramelized Onion & Cheddar-Brie Mac and Cheese

Aug 26, 2025

A cozy, elevated twist on mac and cheese: buttered penne layered over a silky aged cheddar-Brie sauce, folded with caramelized onions, and finished with fresh Serrano heat. Even my picky daughter said, “Yum, that’s good!”

Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl

Aug 6, 2025

Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.

Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs

Jul 27, 2025

Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.

Pasta with Cici (Chickpeas)

Jul 21, 2025

Velvety chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.

Pasta Meets Chickpea Stew—and It Works

Jul 17, 2025

What happens when silky chickpeas, golden broth, and ruffly pasta come together in one bowl? This dish—part stew, part pasta, all comfort.

The Ultimate Italian Chopped Salad with Creamy Avocado

Jul 7, 2025

This fresh Italian chopped salad is bursting with color and flavor—crisp romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, mozzarella, and creamy avocado. Tossed with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, it’s the perfect healthy meal or side dish for any season. Learn how to prep and dress this vibrant salad in just minutes!

Post-Hike Italian Salad – Fast, Fresh, and Family-Friendly

May 28, 2025

This Post-Hike Italian Salad is crisp, cool, and loaded with fresh flavor—perfect after a long day of travel. Quick to make, kid-approved, and ideal for balancing out a hearty pasta dinner.

Butter-Glazed French Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts

May 23, 2025

These butter-glazed French green beans with toasted pine nuts come together in 10 minutes using Better Than Bouillon for rich flavor. An easy, elegant side dish for any meal.

Broccoli Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic Oil & Crispy Breadcrumbs

May 22, 2025

This weeknight broccoli spaghetti is tossed with roasted garlic oil, lemon, Pecorino Romano, and crispy golden breadcrumbs. A pantry-friendly pasta full of flavor and texture.

Roasted Garlic Black Bean Soup with Lime – Cozy, Hearty, and Vegetarian

May 21, 2025

This roasted garlic black bean soup is rich, smoky, and finished with a bright squeeze of lime. A cozy vegetarian recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and even better with toppings like crema, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips.