Spicy Roasted Tomato Hummus

Just spicy enough, with a lovely blend of caramelized tomatoes, shallot and lemon. And, oooh those tomatoes. The little gems are roasted u...

Creamy Tomato Bisque

Smooth and creamy tomato bisque, with hints of leeks, parmesan and basil. Perhaps one of the most satisfying things ever - it's light ye...

Pesto Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

Six ingredients and you are HERE - staring down at this bowl of colorful, twirly pasta, shimmering with basil pesto and dotted with sweet, r...

Meatballs in Sweet and Spicy Tomato Sauce

My boys love meatballs -- and not only when they're rolling off a mound of spaghetti. Sometimes we'll just have meatballs for dinner...

Quick Salami Canapes with Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato

By definition, a canape is "a small piece of bread or a cracker that has cheese, meat, fish, etc., on top of it; often served at a part...

Pasta with Pesto, Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes

This is the perfect, hearty dish for Meatless Monday! Plus, it's super easy and a great way to start a busy week. Me? I'll be helpin...

Penne Arrabiata with Chicken!

Arrabiata literally means "angy" in Italian. So why do we crave this angry dish? Because it's spicy, not furious! I'll hav...

A Trio of Soups for the Whole Family

It seems a little late in the season for the flu, doesn't it? Well, sad to say, the bug made it's grand entrance into my house this ...

Polenta Pizzas with Shaved Romano Cheese

Tubes of prepared polenta are sold in most grocery stores and they make working with this cornmeal dish a snap. The alternative is cooking...