Tomato sauce equals comfort food for me. Perhaps I am biased – my mom’s side of the family has some strong Italian roots, and I did study abroad in Italy for several months when I was in college. But chances are, if you’re reading this, tomato sauce is comfort food for you, too! In addition to sharing recipes for…
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Smokey Spanish Romesco Sauce
Romesco is a smokey red pepper sauce that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, and it’s deservedly become a staple akin to pesto in kitchens everywhere. It’s smokey, rustic, savory, a little tangy, creamy, and so delicious. I am not exaggerating when I say I always have a jar of homemade Romesco in my…
Italian Salsa Verde
Salsa verde, or the classic green sauce of Italy, is a savory, herbaceous, and tangy sauce all at once. I love to make this sauce on a Sunday to use all throughout the week – it’s the perfect accompaniment to any kind of seafood, poultry, lamb, steak, grilled/roasted vegetable dish – you name it! In…
Homemade Garlic Croutons
I am an avid bruschetta-eater, so I always have a baguette sitting on my counter and I love making these homemade croutons when the leftover bread becomes just slightly stale. These homemade garlic croutons are another one of my recipe staples – they are so simple to make and they elevate some of my favorite dishes. I…
Roasted Garlic
A few months ago I wrote a post about roasting bell peppers, and explained how learning a few basic cooking techniques is so helpful for improvising in the kitchen and getting creative with recipes. There are so many easy cooking staples that pack a ton of flavor that I want to share with you, and today I’m…