Fast & Fresh Comfort Meals

Here at Food to Love, homemade does not mean complicated. It means simple, delicious, sit-down meals crafted with fresh ingredients to share with those you care about the most. Our recipes include quicker weeknight suppers, packable lunches, linger-worthy weekend dinners and sweet treats, too. Some days are more hectic than others, so we included a FAST icon on recipes that have a hands-on time shorter than 30 minutes—because we think you deserve to get the most out of your time in the kitchen. Fast & Fresh Comfort Meals is going to be your #1 cooking resource! Enjoy homemade comfort, THE FOOD TO LOVE TEAM…

quinoa “fried rice” FAST! active time 15 minutes start to finish 25 minutes + freezing serves 4 1 cup white quinoa1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 eggs, beaten lightly2 teaspoons sesame oil2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly1 piece fresh ginger (¾ ounce), cut into matchsticks1 medium carrot, grated coarsely1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely¾ cup frozen petite peas4 green onions, sliced thinly2 tablespoons kecap manis½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 1. Cook quinoa in a large saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Spread quinoa on a baking pan. Freeze, uncovered, for 15 minutes. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat; pour half the egg into wok, tilt wok to make a thin omelette. Cook until set. Remove omelette from…

fennel, lemon, pea & shrimp risotto active time 45 minutes start to finish 45 minutes serves 4 4 cups chicken broth1 cup water6 tablespoons butter1 medium yellow onion, chopped finely1 baby fennel bulb, chopped finely, fronds reserved½ cup dry white wine1½ cups arborio rice½ cup frozen peas1 tablespoon lemon zest1 pound shelled and deveined uncooked medium shrimp, tails intact1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Bring broth and the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered. 2. Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and fennel, stirring, for 5 minutes or until tender. Add wine; simmer, for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Add rice; stir to coat in mixture. 3. Add 1 cup of…

egg, chive & spinach sandwich FAST! active time 10 minutes start to finish 10 minutes serves 4 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved2 tablespoons ricotta cheese1⁄3 cup cottage cheese1⁄3 cup finely chopped fresh chives8 slices rye bread1 ounce baby spinach leaves 1. Place eggs, cheeses and chives in a medium bowl; using a potato masher or back of a fork, crush until combined. 2. Divide egg mixture between four slices of bread; top with spinach, then with remaining bread. This is the perfect portable lunch. Boil the eggs the night before and make the filling and the sandwiches in the morning. If you like, add some curry powder to taste. Wrap each sandwich well in plastic wrap. beef & pea hand pies FAST! active time 25 minutes start to finish 40 minutes…

choc-cranberry ricotta tarts FAST! active time 20 minutes start to finish 35 minutes + cooling serves 12 1½ cups ricotta cheese½ cup white sugar1 egg, beaten lightly3 ounces finely chopped dark (semi-sweet) eating chocolate1⁄3 cup dried cranberries, chopped¼ cup golden raisins3 sheets puff pastry1 tablespoon milk1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar½ ounces dark (semi-sweet) eating chocolate, grated finely 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two 11-inch x 17-inch x 1-inch baking pans with parchment paper. 2. Combine cheese, white sugar and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in chopped chocolate and dried fruit. 3. Cut twelve 4½-inch rounds from pastry; place rounds on pans. Divide ricotta mixture among rounds, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold pastry edge up, pinching to seal. Brush pastry with milk; bake tarts for 12 minutes or until browned.…