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1/2 lb (8oz/220 grams) pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, fusilli...) 1 cup (9oz/250 grams) whole-milk ricotta 8 oz (230 grams) fresh baby spinach, washed 1/3 cup (35 grams) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 1 unwaxed lemon, zest and juice 3 lemon wedges, to serve (optional) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.Meanwhile, make the ricotta sauce. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon zest and juice. Season with 1/4 tsp of salt and a good pinch of pepper. Stir until well combined, taste and make sure you're happy with the seasoning. In the last minute of the pasta's cooking time, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then and add spinach to the pot. Stir well and push the leaves down to submerge them in water. After 1 minute, drain and return pasta and spinach to the same pot. Add the ricotta sauce and part of the reserved cooking water. Stir well to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce, add more cooking water as needed, you want a smooth and creamy texture. Serve immediately and garnish with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon wedges if desired (for extra freshly squeezed juice, but I leave it optional). Plus, I love adding a good pinch of red pepper flakes, you might give it a go. Enjoy!

2 cups long grain rice (uncooked) 4 1/2 cups chicken broth (divided) 1 large onion chopped 3 ribs celery chopped 12 ounces mushrooms sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasons (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Combine rice and 4 cups chicken broth in medium saucepan. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. While rice is cooking, melt butter in a 10 inch skillet. Add onions and celery and cook until onions start to soften. Stir in mushrooms and continue cooking until mushrooms are cooked through. Combine rice, seasonings, remaining half cup of broth, and cooked vegetables in the prepared dish. Baked uncovered for 30 minutes.

YIELDS: 9 - 12 serving(s) PREP TIME: 40 mins TOTAL TIME: 5 hrs 40 mins Ingredients FOR THE CRUST: 12 graham cracker sheets (about 6 ½ ounces) 1/4 cup light brown sugar 6 Tbsp. salted butter, melted Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish FOR THE FILLING: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin 1/2 cup boiling water 1 lb. strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced Directions 1 For the crust: Process the graham crackers and brown sugar in a food processor until finely ground, about 1 minute. With the processor running, slowly pour in the melted butter. Process the mixture until it is the texture of coarse sand. 2 Spray a 9-by-9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the dish and press the mixture into the bottom, using the flat bottom of a measuring cup to make an even layer (press firmly). Freeze for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 days. 3 For the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. 4 Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the same bowl used to beat the heavy cream (no need to wipe it clean). Beat on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from the mixer and whisk in a third of the whipped cream by hand, then gently fold in the rest using a rubber spatula. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in an even layer. 5 In a medium bowl, stir together the strawberry gelatin and 1/2 cup boiling water until dissolved, about 2 minutes. 6 Beat 1/3 cup of the strawberry gelatin into the remaining cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated. Spread over the top of the plain cream cheese layer. 7 Toss the sliced strawberries in the remaining strawberry gelatin to fully coat. Spoon the strawberries over the cream cheese in an even layer. Chill until set, at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours. (If chilling longer than 4 hours, cover with plastic.)

YIELDS: 8 - 10 serving(s) PREP TIME: 30 mins TOTAL TIME: 6 hrs 40 CRUST 20 vanilla sandwich cookies (such as Golden Oreos) 4 Tbsp. salted butter, melted FILLING 1 cup milk 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix 1/4 cup powdered pink lemonade mix Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus thin slices for garnish 3 drops liquid red food coloring (optional) 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar Directions 1 For the crust: Process the cookies in a food processor until finely ground, about 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly pour in the melted butter and process until the mixture is the texture of coarse sand. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate (not deep dish), using a measuring cup or glass to press it flat. Freeze for 20 minutes. 2 For the filling: Whisk together the milk, pudding mix, pink lemonade mix, lemon zest, lemon juice, and food coloring (if using) in a large bowl until the mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. 3 Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, increase the speed to medium-high, and beat until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold 1 cup of the whipped cream mixture into the pink lemonade pudding until combined. Add another 1 cup of the whipped cream mixture and gently fold until well combined and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate the remaining whipped cream mixture. 4 Spoon the lemonade pudding mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. (Loosely cover with plastic wrap after 12 hours.) 5 To serve, whisk the reserved whipped cream mixture back to stiff peaks, if needed. Spread on top of the pie and garnish with sliced lemons.

Ingredients GREEN GODDESS SAUCE 1 small garlic clove, smashed, peeled 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. fish sauce or 1 anchovy fillet Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper MEATBALLS 1 large egg 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. ground chicken Cooking spray Cooked orzo, for serving (optional) Directions GREEN GODDESS SAUCE Step 1 In a blender or food processor, blend garlic, yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, fish sauce, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a few grinds of pepper until smooth. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Step 2 Transfer 1/4 cup sauce to a large bowl (for the meatballs). Step 3 Transfer remaining sauce to a medium bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. MEATBALLS Step 1 To large bowl with sauce, add egg, panko, salt, and a few grinds of pepper and stir to combine. Add chicken and gently mix to combine (do not overmix). Step 2 Refrigerate until mixture firms up, about 10 minutes. Step 3 Arrange a rack in center of oven; heat broiler. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll meat mixture into 20 balls and arrange on prepared sheet. Step 4 Broil meatballs, watching closely, until cooked through and browned on top, 6 to 8 minutes. Step 5 Divide orzo (if using) among plates. Top with meatballs, then drizzle with refrigerated reserved goddess sauce

Ingredients: • ▢1 8.8 ounce package Thai Vermicelli rice noodles • ▢2 tablespoons canola oil • ▢1 pound pork chops about 4 chops, sliced into bite size pieces • ▢1 yellow onion diced • ▢6 cloves garlic minced • ▢2 tablespoons soy sauce • ▢1 cup chicken stock • ▢2 cups shredded cabbage • ▢1/2 cup sliced carrots • ▢3 diced green onions • ▢kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste Instructions Soak noodles according to package directions. Prep the pork and vegetables by cutting into uniform sizes. Heat oil in a wok or large saute pan. Add pork, yellow onion, garlic and soy sauce. Cook 3-5 minutes or until pork is browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock, cabbage, carrots and green onions. Cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Add noodles to pork and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Ingredients 5 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cane sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, for serving Topping ½ cup whole rolled oats ½ cup almond flour ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ cup crushed walnuts ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup firm coconut oil or cold butter, Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla and toss to coat. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt. Using your hands, work in the firm coconut oil until the mixture is crumbly. Scoop the peach filling into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle with the topping and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the fruit is soft and the topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving kosher salt and pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 4 ears corn, kernels removed from cob 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc 1/2 cup heavy cream, canned full fat coconut milk, or whole milk 1/2 cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese fresh basil Instructions 1. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and toss to coat, adding more flour if needed to cover the chicken. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels. 3. Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, corn, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook another 5 minutes or until the corn is golden. 5. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Add the chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, cook another few minutes until warmed through. Remove from the heat and top with bacon. 5. Serve the chicken topped with fresh thyme and basil. Enjoy!

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 2 large white onions, chopped; 2 cups of steak, finely chopped, round steak is best 2 to 3 beef bouillon cubes 1 twenty-eight-ounce can of crushed tomatoes 26 1/2 ounces of Arborio rice Parmesan cheese, optional Directions: Add onions to a stockpot with butter or oil. Cook until translucent. Add the steak and cook all together. It takes about ten minutes. Add two to three beef bouillon cubes to taste. The amount will depend on the size of the batch you are making. You may need more or less. When you cook the rice, you add a lot of water, so you may need to add more bouillon during the cooking process. Add the crushed tomatoes and rice. Add one cup of hot water to the rice and sauce, and stir continuously on low to medium heat. Once the water has evaporated, add another cup of water. Continue doing this until the rice is tender and cooked through. It will take about fifteen to twenty minutes. You must keep stirring, or it will burn. Once cooked, add some Parmesan cheese, and it's ready to serve.

For the walnuts: 2 Tbsp of salted butter 2 Tbsp of light brown sugar 1/2 cups of walnut halves Salt Ground cayenne. For the dressing: 1 Tbsp of red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp of lemon juice 1 Tbsp of walnut oil 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper. For the salad: 1 medium head of radicchio Leaves torn into one-inch strips 1 medium head of chicory leaves, preferably Castelfranco Radicchio or Belgian endive, torn into two-inch strips 2 firm ripe pears, preferably Bartlett or d'Anjou. Preparation: Make the walnuts. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and simmer until you have a dark caramel glaze, about two minutes. Add walnuts and stir to coat well. Cook until fragrant and crisp, another minute or two. Drop walnuts onto a sheet of parchment. Let cool, then break apart any nuts that are stuck together. Sprinkle with salt and a good dash of cayenne to taste. Set aside. While nuts cool, make dressing. Whisk together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, walnut oil, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Make the salad. Put radicchio and Castelfranco in a salad bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Peel the pears, if you wish, and slice a quarter-inch thick. Add to bowl, along with dressing, and toss well to coat. Top with a handful of candied walnuts. Serve immediately. Yield is four to six servings.

For the meatballs: 1 large egg 1/2 a cup of whole milk ricotta 1/4 cup of finely grated Pecorino Romano, plus extra for serving, 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 garlic clove, finely chopped kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 a pound of ground beef 1/2 a pound of ground pork 1/4 cup of olive oil, plus more for drizzling. For the sauce: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely grated, 1 24-ounce jar of passata or 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes. Prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, whisk to combine the egg, ricotta, Pecorino Romano, parsley, garlic, two teaspoons of salt, and one and a half teaspoons of pepper. With your hands or a spatula, mix in the ground beef and pork until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Form the meatballs. Using a standard soup spoon, scoop a, a scant quarter cup of the meatball mixture into the palm of your hand and use the spoon to scrape the mixture against your palm and shape it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture to form 12 meatballs. Make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the tablespoon, one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about one minute. Add the passata and simmer on low until bubbling, four to five minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To cook the meatballs, heat the quarter cup of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add half the meatballs and sear until golden brown on all sides, four to five minutes. Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared sauce and repeat with the remaining meatballs. Simmer the seared meatballs in the tomato sauce until they are cooked through and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve the meatballs with tomato sauce, more Pecorino, and a drizzle of olive oil. The yield is four servings, or approximately 12 meatballs

Ingredients 2tablespoons of butter a half an onion, chopped, 2 stalks of celery, chopped, salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 cups of diced Yukon Gold potatoes 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can of cheddar cheese soup, 4 cups of chicken broth 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of onion powder 4 cups of chopped rotisserie chicken, or more to taste 5 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of shredded creamy mozzarella cheese. For garnish 1/4 quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese cooked and crumbled bacon scallions, sliced buttery round crackers, such as Ritz, crushed. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until tender, four to five minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add potatoes, cream of chicken, cheddar cheese soup, and broth to the pot, and season with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for five minutes. Add chicken and bacon to the soup. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in sour cream and creamy mozzarella. Remove from heat. Serve garnished with shredded cheddar, bacon, scallions, and crushed Ritz crackers. serves 10