spaghetti with meat sauce

Spaghetti Bolognese

An easy convenient meal for your students. Can be made with real sausage or a vegetarian/vegan substitute. Great meal for a to-go lunch, and easy to reheat!

split pea soup

Split Pea Soup, a Winter Staple

Growing up in Maine, the smell of split pea soup simmering was always tell tale sign that the chill of changing seasons was officially upon us and winter was about to settle in for the long haul.

caesar salad in a bread bowl

Caesar Salad Bread Bowl

For this Caesar salad, I like to treat the bread bowl as if it was a crouton (a giant round crouton), seasoning with the same garlic flavor profile as I would a standard crouton.

chicken baked ziti

Smoked Chicken with Broccoli and Ziti

Bold flavors await in this easily prepared dish featuring savory smoked chicken, broccoli and ziti, topped off with rich grated parmesan cheese and diced tomatoes.

chicken bolognese

Smoked Chicken Bolognese

Smoked artisan chicken coated in a hearty bolognese sauce, with minced garlic, and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.

chicken with tomatoes and penne

Three Cheese Chicken Penne

Savory chicken, fresh spinach, penne pasta, basil and creamy cheeses are all baked together in this simple and fresh dish. Serve with a side salad and warm roll for a traditional homestyle meal. 

chicken primavera dish

Chicken Primavera

This Italian comfort food recipe highlights the flavors of simple ingredients like; fettuccine, tender chicken breast, fresh veggies and Parmesan cheese.