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    Caramelized Onion Gnocchi with Spring Veggies and a Simple White Wine Sauce

    I love gnocchi – not just eating it, but making it. There’s something so satisfying about gently rolling out the ropes, cutting them, watching them fall into the water, and rise again – letting you know (just in time) that they’re ready for eating. One of my favorite versions of gnocchi is ricotta [...]

    Caramelized Onion Polenta with Sausage and Cauliflower Ragu

    I used to think it was strange that I read cookbooks feverishly as though they were page-turning novels. Now I know it is – but the amazing world of food magazines and online recipes have deepened my love for the written food word. And no matter how crazy it is, I can’t help [...]

    Herb Crusted Pork Chops with Balsamic Onions

    Today was exhausting – I woke up incredibly tired, worked late, and still managed to fit in a workout. At any rate, when I got home I didn’t want my dinner to be exhausting. Nothing that took extensive prep time or (perhaps most of all) lots of clean up. I turned to [...]