Recipes for the weekend
Soup, pasta, and reader favorites 🌞
Happy Friday. I hope everyone had a relaxing holiday filled with lots of tasty food and good company. I made a gorgeous Christmas Eve dinner with fish stew, lemon-Parmesan gigante beans, shrimp and pearl couscous, and a shaved fennel salad. After the feast, I managed to sneak in plenty of Migo snuggle time.
About that shrimp and pearl couscous, though…I will definitely be making it again for the blog. Is there anything better than a rich, homemade shrimp stock? I don’t think so, and it worked perfectly with tender pearl couscous and sautéed shrimp. This dish was definitely a crowd-pleaser, so naturally, I had to brag it up to my Dad.
And now…can you believe the year is ending already? Do you make resolutions for the new year? I’ve found a real passion for Pilates, and I’ve been going to hot Pilates every week. My resolution for 2024 is to continue the classes because they bring me so much joy. There’s something I find really gratifying about Pilates, and I’ve had a lot of fun discovering strength I never knew I had.
Beyond that, my goal for 2024 is to continue developing recipes to share with you all. Sometimes, I worry that I’ll find a way to run out of good ideas, but seven years into running this site, and it hasn’t happened yet 😜
Speaking of recipes, I have new recipes to share plus a few reader favorites.
New Recipes
Tomato Pasta with Arugula
I serve this zippy, zesty tomato pasta on top of crisp, dressed arugula for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ginger, turmeric, and lots of aromatics make this chicken soup a nourishing, comforting experience.
Fig & Arugula Salad
This salad would be a stunning side dish for your New Year’s Eve dinner spread, and it’s as easy as anything to throw together.
Reader Favorites
Chicken & Yellow Split Pea Stew
Loved this comment, and I felt the same way as I ate it. It’s such a savory stew, perfect for a cold winter night!
Creamy Lemon-Arugula Pasta with Sausage
I have a thing for serving warm pasta on top of crisp arugula. Try it sometime, I think you’ll love it as much as this reader did!
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
This recipe is always a hit and should make its way into your regular rotation in 2024. It’s rich, easy to prepare, and perfect with pasta or crusty Italian bread.
That’s all for now! I hope everyone has a very happy New Year filled with lots of tasty food and nothing but good wishes to ring in 2024. Byeeeeee. 💖💖
-kylie