Sausage, peppers, and onions are tossed with simple Italian seasonings and then roasted to perfection for an easy meal that can be enjoyed over rice, pasta, or as the best sausage sandwiches. Easy, colorful, and hearty. This meal is versatile comfort food at its best. The most basic of ingredients – sausage, vegetables, and seasonings…
The classic Tuscan pairing of beans and greens meets sausage and pasta for nourishing comfort food the whole family will enjoy. If I told you that eight ounces of pasta could generously feed four adults and up to six depending on appetite, you may be skeptical. The following recipe, however, accomplishes that in a most…
An irresistibly easy way to use an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this flavorful recipe relies on a short list of pantry staples and makes a super satisfying, versatile meal. Weeknight cooking has never been so easy. Once the tomatoes are cut in half, this light, flavorful pasta meal practically cooks itself and offers a fabulous…
Fresh, filling, and endlessly adaptable, this vibrant pasta salad is ideal for packed lunches, picnics, and potlucks and is equally perfect as a simple, family-friendly weeknight meal. Welcome to Season 2 of Fountain Avenue Kids! In the latest edition, sisters Coco and Britt share their signature dish, a family recipe that has truly stood the test of time.…
A short list of ingredients comes together with ease for this wholesome, vegetarian salad that can be enjoyed warm or cold. Easy meal alert! (We all need them, right?) This flavor-packed salad is super simple to prepare with minimal ingredients. Ripe for customization based on what you like and have on hand (I’ve included…
Lighter than the traditional Alfredo but equally irresistible, this flavorful pasta dish comes together easily with minimal ingredients. Plus, there are options to add favorite vegetables and vary the protein. Welcome to Fountain Avenue Kids! Joey is back with his fabulous energy and enthusiasm to demonstrate a new-and-improved chicken Alfredo. Among other upgrades, we included three veggies.…
Yakisoba is a Japanese stir fry with a noodle base, lots of veggies, and a speedy sauce that’s salty-sweet and a little bit tangy. Serve as is for a satisfying meatless meal, or add chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Welcome to Fountain Avenue Kids! In this latest edition, Abby and Ethan joined me to…
The flavor of pizza adds excitement to this family friendly chicken dinner – and just like regular pizza, you can choose your toppings! If you’ve been following this blog for a little while, you are likely familiar with Grace and Evie. They are my much-loved nieces and have spent many hours in my kitchen,…
A versatile summertime staple, this quick and easy sauce is a delicious way to use an abundance of cherry or grape tomatoes. It will even make the most of off-season cherry tomatoes. This is the sort of easy summer cooking I love: basic, fresh ingredients coming together as something altogether pleasing in a few short…
Saucy, meaty, cheesy, and delicious, this make-ahead casserole is a longtime favorite that’s perfect for family dinners, casual entertaining, potlucks, and anytime you need to take a meal to a friend. My clearest memories of this spaghetti casserole is eating it in the days after my first son was born. Appreciating the sleep-deprived state…
Quite possibly my favorite pasta, which I make on repeat, this satisfying meal is nourishing comfort food at its best. It delivers a hearty dose of vegetables, allows for endless customization, and leftovers are a treat. When it comes to comforting meals that the whole family enjoys, this pasta recipe ranks high. It’s entirely different…
This all-in-one meal is a versatile weeknight godsend! Once the water boils, the cooking time is a quick 9 minutes. (And there’s a spot-on gluten-free option for those who need it!) Have you ever tried Martha Stewart’s one-pan pasta recipe? The all-in-one meal is a gift on a busy weeknight, for sure. Though…