I have your favorite new cozy soup recipe for the winter season! With nutmeg and maple syrup as finishing touches, my white bean and potato soup is just the thing to eat when you're cozied up by the fire or frantically shovelling food into your mouth while you have a three-minute break in the day. Dig in!...
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Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Pepper Jelly
It's here! A sibling for my original baked goat cheese dip that has served us all so well over the years 😉 This rendition is another baked goat cheese dip but it is topped with red pepper jelly (YUM) and it also has hot honey mixed in (along with a few other changes.) So, allow me to introduce you to your new favorite holiday dip recipe: baked goat cheese dip with pepper jelly.
Prefer video content? I have a TikTok showing this goat cheese recipe in action too!)
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Lemon Fruit Dip with Sour Cream
Behold: my mom's recipe for lemon fruit dip with sour cream! She made this all the time growing up and I always loved it. Recently, I realized I hadn't had it in years and I asked her for the recipe and I was delighted to find out it only requires four ingredients. It's so refreshing and delicious and it's also the perfect thing to serve at baby or bridal showers or when you're hosting a brunch.
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Pistachio Cream Puff Pastry Twists
Pistachio cream puff pastry twists: Easy, DELICIOUS, and only require a few ingredients! There are the perfect thing to serve alongside morning coffee or offer up for a light dessert. Jump to Recipe
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Burst Tomato Pasta with Basil
If you're looking for an easy pasta recipe that will put a smile on just about everyone's face, this burst grape tomato pasta with basil is for you! I've made this every weekend for the past six weeks, and not only is it simple, but the flavor combination is out of this world. The dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or any time you want something that tastes great but doesn't take a lot of time, effort, or ingredients.
The key to this pasta is to use good quality grape tomatoes, and really give them time to burst because the juices make up a big part of the sauce. You'll also want to make sure to use FRESH basil instead of dried—trust me!
Jump to RecipeBurst Tomato Pasta with Basil
If you don't count salt and pepper, you only need SIX ingredients for this magical dish to come to life:
- Linguine (spaghetti or fettuccine will also do)
- Grape tomatoes (cherry tomatoes work too)
- Fresh basil
- Fresh garlic
- Freshly grated parmesan
- Extra virgin olive oil
Notice the keyword here is fresh!? The fresher the better for the ingredients you choose—you'll really notice a big difference in the overall taste and quality of the dish with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh parmesan.
What to Serve with Burst Tomato Pasta
I have a few recipes that are the perfect sides to this linguine dish, including the ultimate cheesy garlic bread or my caesar salad dressing without anchovies. It's also lovely with some toasted baguette slices!
Other Easy Vegetarian Meals
This linguine recipe is a great place to start, but I have plenty of other easy vegetarian meals you might want to add next.
Start here:
- EASY VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD WITH TACO SAUCE DRESSING
- SUPER EASY CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE
- EASY ASIAGO AND BROCCOLI SHELLS PASTA
Burst Tomato Pasta with Basil
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes cherry tomatoes work too
- 7 oz linguine measured dry, approx 206 g
- ¼ cup fresh basil packed and chopped, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan finely grated, for topping, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, according to directions, until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat your olive oil on medium heat for two or three minutes. Turn the heat to medium low and add your minced garlic. Cook for ONE minute, careful not to let it burn.
- After one minute, add your grape tomatoes. Add salt and pepper, stirring to coat the tomatoes with the olive oil and garlic.
- Cook for seven to ten minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start bursting and release their juices (this is important because the juices are part of the sauce). You can break a few of the tomatoes to release the juices early on. Once there is more juice in the pan, you can turn the heat to medium—but don't do this until there's enough liquid or the garlic will burn.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss well. Add the fresh, chopped basil and toss again. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving.
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I hope you love my burst tomato pasta with basil and that it becomes a regular in your house like it has in mine!
Oh, and if you want to see this pasta in action, you can find it on my TikTok!
Until next time,
Chelsea XO
(Oh, and if you love this recipe, I think you'll like this creamy chipotle pasta with spinach too!)
Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Snack
I'm all about fast, easy, (and of course, delicious) lunches during the week. I also try really hard to focus on protein, and cottage cheese is one of my favourite ways to knock all of these off! Lately, my go-to cottage cheese snack or light lunch has been the Everything Bagel cottage cheese recipe I'm going to share with you today.
I usually serve it on crackers, but it's also delicious on toast, rice cakes, or even just eating with a spoon! The best part is? It takes about 30 seconds to make and you only need a few ingredients to get the job done.
It ain't pretty, but it sure tastes good!
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Smoked Shredded Tofu (Addictive!)
Looking for a delicious vegan taco filling or pizza topping? Look no further than shredded smoked tofu! This simple recipe is easy to make and packs a ton of flavor.
Shredded smoked tofu is an easy and delicious way to add flavor to your vegan tacos or pizza. It has a slightly smoky flavor that pairs well with Mexican spices or pepperoni/sausage toppings. I've become incredibly addicted to this recipe and I make it every Sunday night now. Then, I keep the shredded tofu in my fridge and I can quickly add it to these little tortilla pizzas I make all the time, put it in salads, on tacos, etc. Think of it as the shredded chicken substitute you never knew you needed or you've always wanted!
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Smashed Potatoes with Cheese and Chipotle Sour Cream
Smashed potatoes are a beautiful thing. But smashed potatoes with cheese? What could be better?
Don't answer that...I'll tell you: smashed potatoes with cheese AND chipotle sour cream! Here's a must-have recipe for your new favorite vegetarian side dish that no one at the table will be able to resist. So, grab your spuds and let's get started!...
Creamy Chipotle Pasta with Spinach
My creamy chipotle pasta with spinach is, well, creamy as you can probably guess. But it's also vegetarian, ready in less than half an hour, and super easy to make. Oh—it also reheats like a dream! I must say, it's also the perfect way to use up that container of spinach that's on its last legs in your fridge.
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Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta and Chives
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've recently been OBSESSED with ricotta. And that includes eggs with ricotta. I whipped up these scrambled eggs with ricotta and chives recently, and I fell in love. They've now become a breakfast staple at my house, and once you try them, I think you'll see why!...
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Anyone who says lemon should be reserved for dessert is simply missing out! This creamy lemon pasta with garlicky breadcrumbs makes all of your dinner dreams come true. It's surprisingly easy to make, full of flavor, and it makes the perfect vegetarian main dish everyone will love....
The Best (Easy) Holiday Appetizer Ever: Baked Boursin
Have I done it? Have I created the best (easy) holiday appetizer of all time? Dare I say, I think I have. Introducing: Boursin cheese, topped with red onion jam, and baked in puff pastry. I've got options for you to make the red onion jam yourself, or you can even buy some if you want to make this appetizer even easier. Drooling yet? Let's get into it. ...
Savory Overnight French Toast Bake with Gruyere and Chives (Vegetarian)
This easy savory overnight French toast casserole is something you'll always look forward to waking up to. This vegetarian version is made with gruyere, chives, dijon mustard, and other tasty ingredients. You can throw it together the night before so you can just toss it in the oven the next morning and you'll be thanking yourself for doing so!...
Vegan Lentil Tortilla Soup
Introducing your new all-time favorite fall soup recipe: vegetarian lentil tortilla soup. Packed with plant-powered protein, a killer combination of spices, and SO. MUCH. FLAVOR...this is guaranteed to be a recipe you keep coming back to any time the weather cools off. So, grab yourself a bowl, top it with some cheese and tortilla chips, and let's eat!
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The Tastiest Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
You can search the world for the best protein smoothie recipes but until you try this one, your search won't be over! This pumpkin pie protein smoothie is like the most delicious dessert that doesn't TASTE healthy, but IS healthy and you just can't believe it. ...
Absolutely Outrageous Garlic Cheese Bread
Garlic cheese bread is easy to make and even easier to eat. And this recipe is going to change the game for you.
What makes this garlic cheese bread so outrageous, you ask? It's the sheer deliciousness of it all! It's a rich, indulgent (and easy) recipe that makes for the perfect side dish for pasta, soup, casseroles, or as an appetizer on its own!
There's no use in going half way with garlic bread, so we use all the cheesy, buttery goodness you could ask for to get the most incredible result....
Loaded Vegetarian Beef Nachos with Gardein Beefless Ground
Nachos combine my two favorite food groups: chips and cheese. And in this recipe for loaded vegetarian beef nachos, we also add on some other goodies that make these an out-of-this-world option for your next nacho night! I use Gardein Beefless Ground, a selection of veggies, LOTS of cheese, and taco seasoning to create the perfect cheesy, salty meal you'll be dreaming of long after its gone!...
Basil Whipped Feta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
We are starting off a new month with a bang...and some basil! This basil whipped feta with roasted tomatoes is the perfect summer appetizer. You can use it as a dip for crackers, spread it on crostini, or use it for dipping veggies. Not to mention, it's a great way to use up all that basil in your garden before it dies! In fact, that's how this recipe came to exist. ...
Vegetarian Summer Sandwich with Halloumi, Cucumber, and Tzatziki
This vegetarian summer sandwich with halloumi, cucumber, and tzatziki is the perfect, easy dinner on hot nights! And did I mention it's ready in under ten minutes and you only need a handful of ingredients?
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Crispy Pan Fried Halloumi with Hot Honey & Garlic
Cheese, on its own, is magical. But crispy fried cheese? Even better. Not only is this pan fried halloumi recipe incredibly delicious, but you'll find it's just as easy too. These crispy pieces of fried halloumi are served alongside spicy honey for dipping, making them the perfect cheesy, easy appetizer for any occasion. ...