Just a few minutes under the broiler gives these ricotta-and-basil-filled nests a light golden top. Combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Stop when you reach the seeds. You should have about 6 cups of “noodles.” Place them on a cutting board and shape into an even 10-inch square. Cut the square into quarters. Transfer each “nest” to a 9-by-13-inch broiler-safe pan (or similar size 3-quart baking dish)....

For this easy slow-cooker split pea soup, look for raw smoky, spicy chorizo. If you’re able to’t find raw chorizo, Italian sausage or merguez makes a fine substitute. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. A few minutes before serving, remove chorizo from its casing and crumble into a large skillet. Stir the chorizo into the soup along with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Add leeks, onion and celery to the pot. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add asparagus and spinach; cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes more....

What cant theMediterranean dietdo? And this weeks dinners make it easy to follow this eating pattern. Give them a try! Ali Redmond Serve them with a crusty whole-grain baguette. The sauce really elevates the chicken and green beans. Some toasted pine nuts on top add a little crunch. Wednesday: Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl Ali Redmond Salmonhas so many health benefits. Plus, its an excellent source of protein. Chickpeas and chopped hard-boiled eggs contribute protein....

As delicious as it is beautiful, this spring pea salad is a potluck or dinner party stunner. Assemble the salad and dress just before servingor serve the dressing next to the salad for people to drizzle. The tangy champagne vinaigrette balances the grassy sweetness of the peas and fruity pop of the berries. Nutrition Notes Are Peas Good for You? Snow and snap peas contain the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which support healthy vision....

This recipe for spicy Buffalo cauliflower bites is a great vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories. Cauliflower becomes fork-tender in the oven and then gets a coating of rich, spicy buffalo sauce. Diana Chistruga Blue cheese and ranch dressings are the perfect accompaniments to these bites to help quell some of the fire. Keep reading for expert tips, including how to keep your bites from becoming soggy....

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We’re definitely adding this easy, flavorful and nutritious fish recipe to our menu this week! There are several BFF dinner parties we have long dreamed of crashing.Inaand Taylor.Marthaand Snoop. Both shared videos from inside the 12-person dinner party on social media this week. Tucci: Lia Toby/Getty Images. Downey Jr.: Monica Schipper/Getty Images. Food: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. This is the collaboration I have needed for my entire life," one Downey Jr....

Breakfast, brunch or lunch? Not sure, but it was fing delicious. AtEatingWell, along with the rest of the world, we love Stanley Tucci. Photo: Joe Maher/WireImage/Getty Images In anew Instagram reel, Tucci brought viewers into his kitchen to show his latest mouthwatering creation. If you’re looking for a new way to spruce up your leftover pasta, he has you covered. Using leftover farfalle, here’s how he made the pasta dish that he couldn’t wait to eat....

Tuccis Bolognese will have you looking forward to leftovers. “And I’ve decided to make a quick Bolognese.” “Then the meat goes in on top of that. Leon Bennett/Getty Images But once he dug out his fork, Tucci realized his mistake: “It’s good. I put too much pasta water in it, otherwise it’s good.” His result was nearly a spitting image of our ownFresh Pasta with Quick Bolognese Saucerecipe. It’s an easy high-protein option for dinner that makes for great leftovers....

Plus the veggie-packed sides he paired with the dish. Tucci: Lia Toby/Getty Images. Recipe: Jen Causey. Photo:Tucci: Lia Toby/Getty Images. Recipe: Jen Causey. An underrated option for breakfast, brunch or lunch parties arefrittatas. Stanley Tucci just shared his personal go-to frittata to serve guests in a recent video. Were in Umbria on a little family vacation with some dear friends, Tucci shares in the Instagram Reel. The lunch in question features two different types of frittatas that are making our mouths water....

It’s the perfect quick meal for a dreary winter day, Tucci promises. Initially, the idea of combining tuna salad with melted cheese struck him as strangeeven unappetizing. Its genius, Tucci remarks, summing up the sandwichs appeal in just two words. Photo:Eating Well/Ali Redmond/Getty Images (It also happens to be the cheeseIna Gartenprefers for tuna melts!) The real debate, however, lies in the pickles. The result is a gooey, toasty masterpiece thats sliced down the middle and served warm....