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  • A bowl of roasted tomato soup, drizzled with creme fraiche and topped with sourdough croutons.

    Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Sweet Pepper Soup

    October 22, 2024marissajmakes

    One of the best things about this time of year right at the start of Autumn is soaking up all the end of season tomatoes and peppers. Since it’s officially cozy season, what better way to enjoy them than in a soup?! This tomato and sweet pepper soup is the perfect way to use up the…

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  • Ravioli with Ricotta and Herb Filling

    February 13, 2024marissajmakes

    Filled with a super simple but delicious mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, fresh oregano, and lemon zest, and colored naturally with beet puree, these ravioli are a wonderful meal for Valentine’s Day! They’re very easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite sauce, whether it is homemade or store bought. Using beets for natural coloring I…

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  • 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 and potato chowder is very hearty…

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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 pan sauce and gravy for the…

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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 nights. It’s a little bit of…

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