Dinner

Dinner recipes

  • Corn and Potato Chowder

    September 12, 2023marissajmakes

    I love soups, especially hearty chowders. This corn and potato chowder is a take on a true classic: with bacon, potatoes, and fresh summer corn, you really can’t go wrong! The mix of ancho chili pepper and cayenne also brings a beautiful complexity and depth to the flavor. This corn…

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  • Roast Chicken with Lavender and Honey

    September 11, 2023marissajmakes

    There are few things I love more than a roast chicken. Something about this simple, yet hearty meal is so comforting, and is so easy to adapt to seasonal ingredients. This roast chicken with lavender and honey has the most perfectly sticky-sweet and salty flavor, and creates the most delicious…

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  • Easy Olive and Lemon Focaccia

    May 30, 2023marissajmakes

    Bread is one of my favorite things to bake. I actually started baking by hopping on the sourdough train back in 2020, and managed to stick with it. However, making bread and working with yeast can be very intimidating at first. This easy olive and lemon focaccia is the perfect…

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  • Autumn Beef Bolognese

    December 26, 2022marissajmakes

    This autumn beef bolognese with butternut squash is *almost* traditional, but completely delicious. It’s one of my favorites for chilly days, and is a comforting classic. This recipe uses ground beef, as well as butternut squash to create the most luscious and rich ragú that’s perfect for enjoying on chilly…

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  • Herb Laminated Pasta with Simple Tomato Sauce

    July 30, 2022marissajmakes

    The summer months can make the kitchen feel a bit daunting, when you’re battling high temperatures from every angle. Pasta is one of my favorite things to make when I want to make something delicious, satisfying, and impressive, with relatively minimal work (and no oven!!). This recipe takes advantage of…

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