Mtdl

10 Minute Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce

simplyscratch.com

A fresh tomato sauce that's so incredibly easy, super delicious and tastes of tomatoes and summer.

5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup olive oil
1 medium shallot (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (sliced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 splashes dry white wine (like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc)
1 pound pasta (like perciatelli or buccatini)
fine sea salt (for pasta water)
fresh basil leaves (torn for serving)
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese (for serving)

See Full Recipe

Hand-Chopped Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

simplyscratch.com

In this grilled tomatillo salsa, fresh vegetables are grilled and hand chopped for a quick and extremely flavorful salsa. Get your chips ready!

1¼ pound tomatillos (about 6)
1 poblano pepper
1 jalapeno
1 small red onion (halved from root to tip)
1 small white onion (halved from root to tip)
avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 lime
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

See Full Recipe

Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Muffins

simplyscratch.com

These pumpkin dark chocolate chip muffins are moist and delicious. A perfect fall flavor combination in a handy handheld package. Yields 12 to 14 muffins.

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1½ cups sugar
1¾ cup pumpkin puree
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cups dark chocolate chips (I use a heaping cup of 60% cacao chocolate chips)

See Full Recipe

Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup

simplyscratch.com

This soup is packed full of flavor and is so easy to make. The velvety smooth texture is unbelievable!

1 head garlic
olive oil (plus more for serving)
kosher salt
3 medi medium russet potatoes (peeled, rinsed and cubed)
1/2 small white onion (diced (about 1/2 cup))
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
fresh chives (for topping)

See Full Recipe

Bacon, Mushroom & Leek Risotto

simplyscratch.com

Leeks, shallots, cremini mushrooms, Parmesan cheese in creamy arborio rice. Then all that gets topped with crispy slivers of applewood bacon and fresh parsley. It looks like Christmas in a bowl. It tastes like Christmas in a bowl.

5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
4 slices applewood slab bacon (sliced into thin strips)
1½ cups finely chopped leek (washed and patted dry (white and light green parts only))
1 large shallot (finely diced)
2 large garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup dry white wine (I like Sauvignon Blanc)
16 ounce Arborio rice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup freshly grate Parmesan Cheese
chopped parsley ( for garnish)

See Full Recipe

Cranberry White Chocolate & Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

simplyscratch.com

A delicious combination of oats, pecans, dried cranberries and white chocolate, spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. The perfect cookies to add to your holiday baking list! Yields 3½ dozen cookies.

1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (heaping )
1 cup white chocolate chips (heaping )

See Full Recipe

Split Pea Soup with Ham

simplyscratch.com

Split pea soup is quite possibly one of the easiest soups to make. You basically throw everything into a pot and cook it for about an hour. A hearty, soul-warming soup for those cold winter days!

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups diced yellow onion
2/3 cup diced carrot (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 small)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds in total weight)
2 cups dried split green peas (sorted and rinsed)
8 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)

See Full Recipe

Double Chocolate Chunk Share Cookie

simplyscratch.com

One giant cookie, studded with both milk and dark chocolate. While it's fresh from the oven top it with vanilla ice cream, warm homemade caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. Then share it with friends, family or no one at all.

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1½ ounces dark chocolate (broken into pieces)
1½ ounces milk chocolate (broken into pieces)

See Full Recipe

Italian Sausage Bucatini in a Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce

simplyscratch.com

The sauce is made with fire-roasted tomatoes, the "meatballs" are actually cut pieces of a rustic Italian sausage (

1 medium yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
2 medium carrots (coarsely chopped)
2 ribs celery (along with any leaves, coarsely chopped)
olive oil
1¼ pound quality Italian sausage (cut into 1½-inch long pieces)
2 large cloves of fresh garlic (chopped)
1½ teaspoon dried oregano (crumbled in the palm of your hand)
1½ teaspoon dried basil (crumbled in the palm of your hand)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup water
1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1½ teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (more or less to taste (optional))
1 pound bucatini noodles
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh torn basil leaves

See Full Recipe

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

simplyscratch.com

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls are simple and delicious! Grilled chicken thighs glazed with a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce is served with fluffy cooked rice and a medley of roasted vegetables.

2 medium heads broccoli ((usually I just have to buy 1 package) cut into florets)
1 red bell pepper (chopped in 1-inch pieces)
1 medium red onion (chopped)
avocado oil (or extra light olive oil)
kosher salt
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon chili garlic paste (like sambal oelek)
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
3 tablespoons water (or broth (chicken or vegetable))
3 tablespoons dry sherry wine
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (plus more for seasoning chicken)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus 1 tablespoon cold water for cornstarch slurry)
2 peeled carrots (sliced thin and on an angle)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1½ teaspoons peeled and freshly grated ginger
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 to 3 cups cooked sushi rice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions (sliced, for serving)

See Full Recipe