Tag Archives: italian

slow-cooked tuscan kale & white bean soup

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Christina

if you don’t believe in magic, you should buy a slow cooker. there’s really no other word for the transformation a few chopped vegetables in some water or veggie broth undergo while stewing in that splendid appliance over the course … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged chickpeas, cookbooks, easy, fall vegetables, garbanzo beans, italian, kale, quick, slow cooker, soup, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments

herbed focaccia with olives, spinach & white cheddar

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Christina

my friend paige is an avid bread-baker who is constantly extolling the virtues of homemade bread. she’s right, too–contrary to popular opinion, breads & doughs are actually quite easy to master (& this is coming from someone who much prefers … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged apartment-friendly baking, appetizers, bread, focaccia, garlic, italian, mediterranean, olives, rosemary, sides, spinach | Leave a comment

eggplant parmesan with homemade tomato sauce

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Christina

this is one of my absolute favorite things to make for dinner. it’s rich & delicious, but doesn’t leave you feeling heavy since it’s vegetable-based. it’s easy, but kind of time-consuming, so i don’t make it that often. it takes … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged casserole, dinner, easily vegan, easy, eggplant, eggplant parmesan, italian, marinara sauce, summer vegetables, tomato sauce, tomatoes, vegetarian | 7 Comments

garlic butter breadsticks

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Christina

i’m the oldest of six kids, so ever since i was little, i’ve thrived in chaotic, bustling environments. my siblings are my best friends & it’s awesome because anywhere we go, we make our own fun. moving to madison was … Continue reading →