by amvandenhurk | Jan 7, 2019 | dinner, Meatless Mondays, soups, vegetarian
Creamy Parmesan Gnocchi with Kale Creamy Parmesan Gnocchi is one of the only recipe where I can get my guys to eat kale without faces of pure disgust. The menfolk in my house are not fond of kale or any other bitter greens regardless of how it is prepared. You... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 4, 2019 | dinner, sides, vegetarian
Nothing Beats Homemade Gnocchi Being Irish with the DNA test to show I have no southern European genes, pasta came out of a box and the sauce from a jar growing up. Fresh pasta was unknown. In the late 70s and early 80s, my mom learned how to make tomato sauce... 
by amvandenhurk | Oct 7, 2018 | dinner, slow cooker, slow cookers
A Fresh Classic Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is simple and elegant While I use my slow cooker year round, the fall and winter are the perfect times to use the slow cooker. And the perfect time for the French classic of bistros, Beef... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 12, 2018 | dinner, healthy eating, Meatless Mondays, vegan, vegetarian
Turkish Eggplant Tomato Casserole One of my favorite vegetables is eggplant. I am always looking for new ways to cook eggplant. I can never eat enough of Turkish cuisine. It is one of the cuisines I hope to explore more of in the future to cook. So when I came... 
by amvandenhurk | Jan 7, 2018 | dinner
One-Pot Chicken Dinner? Looking for a one-pot dinner to serve on a cold winter’s night? Braised Chicken Tomato Red Lentils fits the bill. It is a healthy and hearty. And an easy dish to make within 45 mins. Doable on a busy weekday. Since moving to... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 17, 2017 | dinner, Meatless Mondays, simple food, vegetarian
A fresh and simple meal: roasted vegetable hummus tart. Folks have it in their minds that preparing good food has to be hard. Good food doesn’t have to be complex. Simple is just as good and often even better. We tend to overthink food. Yes, there are some... 
