Smoky, Cheesy Tortellini in Chicken Soup

1.5 cups flour, plus more for dusting 4 eggs, room temperature; 2 whole, 2 yolks 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for frying sage kosher salt 2 strips of smoked bacon 1 shallot, minced 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup white wine 3/4 cup ricotta 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup shredded gruyere 1…

Spätzle & Gulasch

I’m half German (Schwäbisch, sogar), so naturally Spätzle is one of my favorite dishes. 🙂 These Schwäbische pasta-dumplings are delicious with a variety of sauces, including Rahmsoße or Bratensaft – and even with cheese (Käsespätzle) – but especially with Gulasch. Gulasch 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced…

Spinach & Potato Frittata

A delicious way to start your day! Tip: prep the filling the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the eggs & cheese! Recipe 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 cups spinach 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper olive oil 2…

Seared Gnocchi with Tomatoes & Spinach and a Tomato-Cream Sauce

If you don’t have the time or energy to make your own gnocchi from scratch, use store-bought gnocchi instead, and this meal becomes pretty quick & easy! Recipe 3 large russet potatoes 1 egg, beaten 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 bay leaf 5 black peppercorns 2 sprigs of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or…