Everyday Tomato Sauce Recipe

    Homemade Tomato Sauce

    This versatile homemade tomato sauce recipe takes around 30 minutes to make and is a great starting place for pizza and pasta dishes.
    Cast iron makes great pizza

    How the Right Dough and Cast Iron Make Delicious Pizza

    So often when someone talks about homemade pizza, it conjures up images of soggy crust, bland toppings, and why there are so many frozen pizzas in the grocery store. But it doesn’t have to be that way, all you need to make better homemade pizza is the right combination of dough, tools, and technique.

    Lamb Ragù

    Lamb Ragu

    This lamb ragù recipe is a twist on the original that has a touch of smoky flavor from the cumin and smoked paprika, freshness from mint, and a bit of creaminess from feta.
    Shakshuka recipe

    Shakshuka

    Shakshuka is a popular breakfast dish in the Middle East that gently poaches eggs in a slightly spicy tomato sauce topped with feta and parsley.
    Spanish Rice

    Spanish Rice

    Making Spanish rice from scratch is easy to do, tastes better, and is a lot healthier than buying a mix full of words you can’t pronounce. This Spanish rice recipe gets its flavors from a few simple spices and sautéing the vegetables at the start.
    Cretan Dakos

    Cretan Dakos

    Cretan Dakos are a simple, delicious, Greek dish that is often served as an appetizer or with drinks.
    Panzanella Salad

    Panzanella Salad

    The fresh basil, capers and toasted bread in this Panzanella recipe provide the salad with a fresh flavor and crunchy texture that will keep you coming back for more.
    Greek Farmers Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

    Greek Farmers Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

    Loaded with bright red tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, feta, and really good olives this Greek farmers salad recipe helped me learn that fresh ingredients don’t need a lot of dressing up to be delicious.
    Buffalo Chili

    Buffalo Chili

    This hearty buffalo chili recipe gets its tangy sweetness from the BBQ sauce and red pepper that play well with the lean ground buffalo and kidney beans.

    Tomato soup and grilled cheese

    Why You Should Try Not Your School Lunch Tomato Soup

    Growing up tomato soup was my least favorite school lunch item. It tasted like the lunch ladies just watered down a big pot of water with a small can of V8 and a dash of red food coloring. It took a long time and a lot of trial and error to figure out how to make a tomato soup that I loved to eat.

    Grilled cheese going headlong into tomato soup

    Tomato Soup

    This is a simple, quick tomato soup recipe full of fresh vegetables that brings interesting flavors and textures together to create a hearty tomato soup. This tomato soup pairs perfectly with chilly days and plates full of grilled cheese.
    Great Summer Gazpacho

    What I Love About Gazpacho

    A challenge for me can be making sure I’m eating enough healthy vegetables, which is why I love keeping a batch of fresh gazpacho on hand.

    Orzo Salad

    Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

    This light pasta salad made with orzo, tomatoes, and basil is brimming with late summer flavors and makes a great side dish for grilled chicken and fish dishes.

    Great Summer Gazpacho

    Great Summer Gazpacho

    This Gazpacho recipe is one of my favorite soups to make during the summer. We usually have a big bowl of Gazpacho in the fridge all summer long because it is light and healthy and makes a great side dish for everything we eat when it’s warm out.