Mary Anne here. This autumnal comfort casserole was actually created in the heat of summer. It’s been pretty clear here at Feast that I am in relentless pursuit of meals for Mariel that are protein-packed and vitamin-rich, quick to re-heat, and enough quantity to provide more than a one-time flash-in-the-pan dinner. This lasagna-like dish is[…]
Spring Pasta with Leeks, Green Peas, Asparagus and Sausage
Mariel here. We haven’t forgotten about Feast…just reveling in a little pre-Memorial Day mania, complete with, packing, moving, a full-scale kitchen renovation and a late-stage pregnancy. Feeling a little uninspired as of late, I turned to this easy-as-one-two-three dish brimming with loads of seasonal green veggies and a no-fuss sauce. Serve this alongside a simple[…]
Rigatoni with Sundried Tomatoes, Pancetta, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Mariel here. I’m not sure if it was Lana’s BLT Pasta over at Never Enough Thyme or How Sweet Eats‘ Creamy Caprese Pasta that originally inspired me, but somewhere, somehow this dish occurred to me while standing in front of the fridge. I was hemming and hawing over what to make for lunch – a[…]
Tortellini Soup with Prosciutto and Spinach
Mary Anne here. My generation got to enjoy the very first super-warehouse grocery stores like Sam’s and Costco. Actually, Costco was initially dubbed Price Club so I still find myself calling it that. But the point is, I began to love a chore I had always hated – grocery shopping. The aisles brimmed with all[…]
Meyer Lemon Pasta with Fresh Herbs, Shallots and Toasted Walnuts
Mariel here. I’m a creature of habit. I wake up at the same time everyday – 7:45 – whether it’s a weekend or a weekday; I always kick-start the morning with a big bowl of berries and cereal; and the Today Show eases me into my routine before hitting the road for a run with[…]
Crab Stuffed Ravioli with a Duxelle of Mushrooms, Shallots, Red Peppers, and Pistachios
Crab Stuffed Ravioli with a Duxelle of Mushrooms, Shallots, Red Pepper, and Pistachios Serves 4 Tip: Uncooked ravioli can be prepared the day before. Keep in the fridge, in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Cover carefully with plastic wrap. If planning ahead and freezing all or part of the[…]
Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Mariel here. So far for Secret Recipe Club, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of meeting new bloggers, or should I say, new to me. But this week, I was assigned none other than Family Fresh Cooking, one of the very first food blogs I ever started browsing. Marla is a busy So-Cal transplant from Long[…]
Butcher’s Bolognese
Mariel here. Like most people, when I receive promotional offers in the mail, I rip ’em right up. They’re insulting – how dare you waste my time with your meaningless spam! But I guess I was feeling generous one day and decided to read through marketing material from American Express. They were shelling out a[…]
Harvest Lasagna with Roasted Squash and Caramelized Onions
Mariel here. This past weekend, I spent some time down in Charlotte celebrating the engagement of my best friend…I just happen to be her maid of honor so it was an event I couldn’t and wouldn’t wanna miss. Unfortunately, the weather here in NYC had other plans. As many of you no doubt know, we[…]
Orzo with Creamy Brie, Bing Cherries and Fresh Basil
Mariel here. Recently I’ve been feeling like a neglectful bloghost. Where I’d normally stop by the back-end every other hour to tend to Feast‘s stat log and answer any reader questions, now it’s more like every other day. I’m in the throes of several new work projects and they’ve been all but consuming my life….which[…]
Tortellini Salad with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Eggplant
Tortellini Salad with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Eggplant 6 Side Servings FYI: We served this as a side dish for our 4th of July BBQ, but it would also make a satisfying entree for 2 or 3. Note: The veggies can be made several hours before cooking the pasta. Keep covered in the fridge and[…]
Farfalle with a Shrimp Pomodoro Sauce
Mary Anne here. Dining al fresco is one of my favorite signposts that spring has sprung in earnest, and this creation beautifully captures the promise of warm weather staples like fresh basil and rosy tomatoes. It’s a simple repast that tastes as bright as the new season. I’ve been making this sauce in various forms[…]
Easy Whole Wheat Mac ‘n Cheese
Easy Whole Wheat Mac n’ Cheese Serves 8 as an Entrée or Serves 16 as a Side Note: Use any combination of your favorite cheeses including mild to sharp cheddar, Jarlsberg, Smoked Gouda, Gruyere or Parmesan. Ingredients: 2½ cups milk, heated to a very low simmer (I used 1%) – stock 1 lb. whole wheat[…]
Brisket Ragu
Mariel here. That Beer-Braised Brisket I made last week? Well I finally finished it off. After transforming it into delicious little sliders, I explored my inner Italian and whipped up a homemade ragu that far exceeded my expectations since a) I’m not Italian and b) I don’t have much patience when it comes to letting[…]
Penne alla Vodka
Mary Anne here. I realize that we’re only just recovering from Super Bowl splurges and now Cupid’s arrow is aimed squarely at our sweet tooth, so it only seems logical to eat light, lo-cal meals. But I’m sorry, the thermometer has been plummeting here on the East Coast and the wind chill is dancing with[…]
Tagliatelle with a Creamy Portabella Mushroom Sauce
Mariel here. This was a charity creation, a recipe I whipped up solely for the sake of my mushroom-loving husband. Much to my delight however, I fell head-over-heels in love. While cream sauces can sometimes be heavy, cloying and, well, too creamy – this one is light and lively, topped off with a handful of[…]
Ravioli with a Pumpkin-Spiked White Wine Reduction
Mariel here. This is what I make for guests when I really don’t feel like making anything at all. These are – gasp – frozen ravioli, but I’ve dressed them up with a little pumpkin reduction that tricks people into thinking I’m a thoughtful, well-prepared host. In reality, this entire meal takes maybe 20 minutes.[…]
Portabella Mushroom Risotto with Fresh Thyme
Mariel here. I hadn’t made risotto in a dog’s age and since a recent trip to Costco left my fridge stocked with more ‘shrooms than a Phish concert, I figured it was high time to put them to use. My husband happens to be a huge fan of portabellas – and rice…and pasta…and butter –[…]
Pumpkin Ricotta Lasagna
Mariel here. A sudden 20-degree drop in the temperature left me craving something a little warmer, a little heartier, a little autumn-ier. While I initially planned on making savory pumpkin ricotta pancakes – I’ll never grow out of breakfast for dinner – I got sidetracked by the pasta aisle. Pumpkin Ravioli happens to be one[…]
Pesto Plain and Simple
Mariel here. Pesto is the type of thing that does wonders for sprucing up a lackluster meal. Pop it on toasted bread and you’ll instantly add pep to a Tomato Salad; spread it on chicken breasts for a little zest; or just blend it with your favorite pasta. And, there are more pesto renditions than[…]