This one-pot buttery tomato pasta with peas has become a weeknight lifesaver in our home. It was inspired by a “Super Tomato Pasta” my...

This Turkish rice pilaf is a comforting classic that brings the warmth of home to any meal. Made with baldo rice, a variety known for its perfect texture, this pilaf is tender and fluffy with each grain staying separate. The key to its deliciousness is using chicken broth, which adds depth and richness to the rice, making every bite feel like a cozy hug. Baldo rice may be a staple in Turkish kitchens, but it’s becoming more common outside of Turkey and can be found in special

If there’s one dinner that’s guaranteed to make everyone at the table happy, it’s a bowl of creamy orzo loaded with juicy meatballs and...

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Garlic shrimp tomato linguine is a straightforward pasta made with pantry tomatoes, garlic, and shrimp cooked directly in the sauce. It comes together in about 30 minutes and suits both an easy weeknight dinner and a table meant for sharing. The sauce stays light and uncomplicated, letting the tomatoes do the work while the shrimp finish cooking in the pan. With just a handful of ingredients, it’s a simple, satisfying meal you can rely on. Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely c

This pasta came out of a very practical place. Wanting a creamy, comforting dinner that everyone at the table would eat, without turning vegetables into a separate negotiation. The vegetables are there, but quietly. Cauliflower and carrots are blended into the sauce until they disappear, leaving behind a smooth, familiar texture and a mild, comforting flavor. Nothing tastes “healthy,” nothing needs explaining. It’s just a bowl of pasta that happens to be doing a bit more in t

Creamy pasta is one of those things everyone loves, but I don’t always want something heavy. This cauliflower Alfredo is my lighter, everyday version. The sauce is smooth and comforting, but instead of cream doing all the work, cauliflower takes the lead quietly in the background. It’s also one of those recipes where vegetables disappear in the best way. Even if cauliflower isn’t a favorite on its own, blended into a sauce like this, it just becomes part of the creaminess. I

This is one of those pasta dishes I come back to when I want something creamy and comforting, but still built around vegetables. Roasted red peppers give the sauce its sweetness and depth, and once blended with cream, they turn into a smooth, mellow sauce that works especially well for kids. It’s simple, quick, and flexible. You can use any pasta shape you have, and the whole thing comes together while the peppers roast in the oven. A quiet weeknight dinner that doesn’t feel