Chef Rita

Ricotta & lemon mezzi rigatoni pasta in bowl

Ricotta & Lemon Mezzi Rigatoni

The first time I whipped up this ricotta & lemon mezzi rigatoni, it was a last-minute dinner that turned into a new obsession. Who ...

Slices of halloumi cheese grilling over charcoal

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe

Introduction Rita The first time I tried a grilled halloumi cheese recipe, I couldn’t believe cheese could hold up on the grill without melting ...

A bowl of hearty crockpot pumpkin chili with colorful beans and spices.

Crockpot Pumpkin Chili: 5 Easy, Flavorful Recipes

Crockpot pumpkin chili has totally saved my dinner plans more times than I can count. You know those days when the wind rattles the ...

Rustic bowl of marry me chickpeas with fresh basil

Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe Creamy & Irresistible

The very first time I whipped up these marry me chickpeas, I had no clue they’d become my secret weapon for cozy nights and ...

Crispy chicken tenders covered in honey butter sauce

Honey Butter Chicken Tenders Recipe

The first time I made this honey butter chicken tenders recipe, my kitchen smelled like pure comfort. Sweet honey melting into rich, creamy butter, ...

Smoked salmon cucumber rolls on white platter

Chatelaine Smoked Salmon Roll on Cucumber Recipe: Fresh, Simple & Elegant

The first time I tried a chatelaine smoked salmon roll on cucumber recipe, I was hooked. I was hosting a summer brunch and needed ...