This is the easiest homemade pasta or dumpling you can make, no special skills or equipment required. The sauce has a light touch and doesn’t overwhelm with heavy tomatoey-ness.
Ricotta Dumplings with Brothy Tomato Sauce
One Pot Chicken, Rice and Broccoli with Ramps
Ramps are plentiful in the north woods come May, and this is one way to enjoy them, with chicken and rice.
Roasted Asparagus Lentil Salad
Make this hearty salad with local asparagus if you can, and serve with soup and bread.
Asparagus Salad with Lemony Dijon Dressing
This is a simple and easy asparagus salad you can whip up quickly. You could also roast the asparagus instead of boiling it for an added layer of flavor.
Warm Asparagus Potato Salad with Bacon
Enjoy this warm and filling salad for a delicious, easy spring lunch or dinner.
Spaghetti and (Gluten-free) Meatballs
An easy way to make people happy is to cook meatballs for them!
Chicken Caesar Salad
This is one of those dishes you can enjoy year-round. In the summer, cook the chicken on the grill. In the winter, pan fry or bake or broil.
Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup
Traditional matzo ball soup is prepared with a whole chicken. This version omits the chicken and yields a satisfying vegetarian soup for Passover or any time.
Tuna Cottage Cheese Salad
For a filling, high protein lunch, make this quick and easy tuna salad mixed with cottage cheese instead of mayo.
Spring Vegetable Tart
Make this beautiful, easy spring tart to celebrate Easter or Mother’s Day. This recipe is easy to vary by getting creative and using different veggies.
