The past few weeks have been truly wonderful. The smallest things– like biting into a super-ripe nectarine or watching flatbread magically puff up with air– have reminded me to be grateful in all things. We’re deep into July (when exactly did that happen?) and the season’s bounty is flaunting it. …
Grilled Pizza: A Tour of Italy
No, not a physical tour but a metaphorical one! I’m writing on one of my favorite subjects today: pizza, in celebration of Mutti’s new line of sauces created exclusively for it. Our tour begins in Positano (yes, that colorful beach town on the Amalfi Coast you see plastered all over …
Grilled Sausage & Pepper Pasta Salad
Ok, let’s get one thing straight: mayo in pasta salad is gross. You can leave that visual at the door. Had to get that off my chest! Whew! When I lived in Long Island, I worked near a nice deli that often catered to my office. I used to strongly …
Rice Burgers with Sweet Potato and Mushroom
Maybe you’ve been in my position before. It’s 1:30pm. After a long morning at my computer screen, I realize I’m in desperate need of lunch– but not just any lunch. I want something filling that will sustain me solid through the rest of day. That’s it. I need a hearty …
Spring Panzanella
I’ll never forget the memory of my grandma’s frequent trips to her local ALDI in upstate New York. She was the first to introduce me to their high-quality groceries at unmatched prices. She would come home and rave about what she’d found: a big bag of McIntosh apples for her …
Instant Pot Chipotle Chili
Thanksgiving Day, come and gone. This was the first Thanksgiving in my life not spent with family. We moved to Roanoke, Virginia six months ago so my husband could begin his residency at the local hospital. Our friends Danielle and Evin so kindly invited us over and they made it …
Herb-Crusted Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy
Thanksgiving Day is less than 10 days away! Intimidated by turkey? Feeding 12 people? Fear not. I’m so thrilled to share with you a fool-proof turkey recipe that anyone can master, made easy with holiday staples from ALDI. Just leave yourself some time for thawing a frozen bird (1 day …
Cider Braised Chicken with Wild Rice
We’re deep into September and you know what that means! I’m looking at my calendar and thinking: when is the absolute soonest I can go apple picking? Growing up, my family and I took day trips out east in Long Island to pick at our favorite farms. My personal favorite …