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Italian wedding soup is one of those simple comfort foods you can make for a weekend meal or any night dish. It is simple and plain but still packs plenty of flavors. The uses a slightly bitter green known as escarole, to give it some color and add a little extra texture. Add that in with the meatballs and some parmesan cheese and you have a meal ready to go. Feel free to add some red pepper flake if you need a bite.

Key Takeaways:

• This traditional recipe for Italian Wedding Soup is a family favorite and one which will become a staple around your table as well.
• Rich and zesty meatballs are balanced by a subtle, flavorful broth, and bright greens round out this delicious soup.
• Whether to add pasta or not is a matter of fierce debate – it’s up to you, and you can’t go wrong either way!

“The recipe was handed down to my mother, and adapted at each stop, from a man named Fran, whose daughter was my first babyhood friend.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-italian-wedding-soup-recipes-from-the-kitchn-136211

Here’s a delicious and unique vegan recipe to add to your collection. These potato oregano rolls are sure to be a big hit, and everyone will be impressed that you baked them from scratch. The dough is lent body from the inclusion of mashed potatoes, and the oregano will please diners with its aroma and zesty flavor. Just be sure to leave yourself enough time to prepare the recipe – like all baking, this takes time.

Key Takeaways:

• These Rolls require very few ingredients that are readily available in most household kitchens
• The cook time is only 20 minutes, which makes this a quick dish to make
• The author lives in India and is a vegan who believes veganism promotes a better world

“These rolls pair well with stew, soup or even a big bowl of pasta!”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/potato-oregano-rolls/

Looking for a hearty yet meat and dairy-free soup to add to your repertoire? How about one that is also gluten-free? Before deeming it an impossible ask, check out this recipe for Coconut Curried Carrot soup. It gets its body from diced carrots, rounded out with a rich curry flavor and the dairy-free body of coconut milk. Best of all, it’s ready in only 20 minutes – perfect for those busy weekday evenings.

Key Takeaways:

• This soup only takes twenty minutes and is quick to make any night of the week.
• The recipe comes from Food Monster, an app you can download for daily ideas
• Everything is simmered and then the coconut milk is added at the end to thicken and make it creamy

“So if you have a cold, are feeling cold, or are just in search of a quick lunch or simple comfort food, this curried carrot soup is the recipe for you.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/coconut-curried-carrot-soup-gluten-free/

Pizza pockets are basically calzones. Simple folded and tucked in pizzas that are easy to enjoy and giving you enough finger food for everyone to enjoy. This recipe makes it easy to change up the fillings, keeping it simple with cheese and sauce, but feel free to add whatever filling you need to add to it. The crust is homemade, using the live yeast you find in the dairy section to give you that taste you’re used to forming crust.

Key Takeaways:

• You can add basically anything to the pocket beyond the normal cheese and sauce
• You can make them as large or small as you want for parties or dinner
• Use the live yeast to add in that flavor you are used to in pizza crust

“Fill them up with your favorite pizza toppings for the perfect game day snack!”

Read more: https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/easy-pizza-pockets/

An everyday cake is an amazing concept. Sure you can eat it daily, but the idea is it is your go-to cake that you can make at any time or day and still enjoy it. This recipe captures that concept to give you an easy, foolproof cake that you can easily doctor with flavors to make it into something more amazing. Want chocolate. Easy. How about the match? That goes in well as well. The possibilities are endless.

Key Takeaways:

• This recipe is your everyday cake that whips up like a dream
• You can easily incorporate any flavor you want into the base recipe.
• Get creative and bring in orange or almond extract over vanilla

“One that you can whip up with ease, even on a Tuesday; one that you’d be proud to take to a dinner party; one that is low-key enough to eat for breakfast (yes, I said breakfast), yet special enough to present as a housewarming gift.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/21428-one-perfect-cake-unlimited-ways-to-customize-it

Looking for a quick, tasty snack for game day or something unique to serve the family on a weeknight? These tasty sirloin sliders pack big burger flavor in a small, bite-size format. Just lightly season the meat with Worcestershire sauce and spices, grill until done, and put on mini potato buns with cheese, pickles, and your choice of added condiments. These are sure to be a hit that the whole family will enjoy, no matter the occasion!

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone loves burgers! Here’s a simple recipe for a small, bite-sized version that is quick and easy to make.
• Flavorful patties are topped with melted cheese and pickles, then served on mini rolls.
• This simple yet delicious recipe is sure to go over great at your next gathering!

“Remove some of the fluffy centers from the buns so that they will sit well on top of burgers; set aside.”

Read more: http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001990043,00.html

If you are looking for a delicious and healthy way to warm up after a cold day, this cauliflower soup might be what you are looking for. It’s made up of four simple ingredients, you can add salt and pepper to taste as well as a garnish of your choosing. If you follow this easy recipe, you can have a warm, delicious meal that serves 4-6 people ready and fresh in less than an hour.

Key Takeaways:

• A quick puree soup is easy to put together and even easier to enjoy
• The soup takes only 30 minutes to cook from start to finish and really just requires a good blender
• Add whatever spice you want in the end to brighten it up and give it the flavors you crave

“As soon as the temperature drops below freezing, my shoulders scrunch, my eyes squint, my fingers turn into icicles, and my toes lose circulation.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/21400-a-truly-stellar-5-ingredient-cauliflower-soup

This mixed chopped salad is a new take on the traditional chopped salad and even a cole slaw. The base is a mix of multiple vegetables including cabbage, carrots, zucchini and bell peppers, but it adds in fun things like red grapefruit and herbs like cilantro and basil, to give it that fresh Thai flavor. The dressing is also quite different using tamari, dates, and cashews. The salad is completely vegan, requiring no meat, but some can always be added as wanted.

Key Takeaways:

• This salad is a fresh completely vegan salad with interesting ingredients
• Cashews, basil, and cilantro help give it the Thai flavor along with the ginger.
• Adding in red grapefruit gives it nice pink blush as well as needed acid.

“Shredded carrots have a firm crunch and sturdy bite that rivals all other vegetables, and when they get thrown in a mix like this glorious salad, they are an essential supporting player.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-anna-jones-raw-thai-citrus-crunch-salad-recipes-from-the-kitchn-219568

I would have never thought that there was so much history behind pigs in blankets. After reading this article I have a whole new outlook on the beginnings of this favored party dish. Betty Crocker the famed baker from the 1950’s first added her recipe for this dish in her 1957 book “Cookbook for Boys and Girls”. This became all the rave amongst parties in the 1960s little did many know that this dish was decades old, originating from the 19th century. Back then it stood for oysters wrapped in bacon. There have been many variations created since then as listed in the article.

Key Takeaways:

• Hot dogs make the perfect “pig” thanks to their size and shape
• Getting more creative you can move to smoked sausages like chorizo or even ground sausage.
• Go crazy with the sauce thinking about the flavors you want and how they’ll be combined

“If the original blanket was bacon, your blanket can be anything.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/21447-make-these-blankets-pig-out-on-game-day

Wondering what to do with that leftover spaghetti, macaroni, and cheese, or Chinese noodles? Look no further because this Pasta Frittata recipe will satisfy your breakfast, lunch, and dinner cravings all in one dish. Simply choose a protein of your choice to cook, add your leftover pasta and some eggs, and bake until golden brown. If your pasta dish has a lot of sauce, to begin with, you can always pop it in the microwave and once heated, remove it from its bowl of sauce before adding to the Frittata. Feel free to improvise with this recipe and the possibilities will be endless!

Key Takeaways:

• Leftover pasta has a new purpose in anyone’s kitchen set. It can be used as an ingredient for a new dish whenever possible too.
• The dish is a great opportunity to use up other ingredients found in the fridge. Get creative with the recipe and include something everyone will enjoy trying.
• Leftover pasta can come in a few different varieties as needed. Take note and mix up the ingredients to suit the needs of the dish.

“I’ve been making pasta frittatas ever since another Kitchn writer mentioned it years ago, and it is hands-down my favorite way to use up leftover pasta — along with whatever else is hanging around in the fridge.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/leftover-pasta-make-a-frittata-179181