Minestrone della NonnaBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen the vegetables are soft, mix in the cabbage. Cover and sweat for another 5 minutes or until the cabbage begins to soften and wilt.Pressure Cooker RisottoBy Ann Ogden GaffneyCover and lock the pressure cooker lid. Bring to pressure over a medium-high flame. Cook at medium-high pressure for 6 minutes.Sauteed Rainbow ChardBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMeanwhile, prep the chard. Pull the tender leaves away from the stems and set them aside in a salad spinner. Thinly slice the stems. Set aside.Chicken & Potato StewBy Ann Ogden GaffneyChicken & Potato Stew is an easy one-pot meal that brings warmth, color, and rich flavor to brighten dreary winter days. Once you have everything in the pot, just leave it to slow cook.Creamy Vegan Winter Squash and White Bean SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThis creamy vegan winter squash and white bean soup is a cozy cold-weather soup that’s easy to make and pure comfort to eat. It has it allAnn’s Paccheri alla GriciaBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWhen making Ann’s paccheri alla gricia, addling the pasta water to the sauce and then reducing it, adds an amazing amount of flavor and helps the oils in the sauce to emulsify. Creamy Broccoli SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyBlend the broccoli soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pot and heat through over a low flame. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Taste for salt. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of EVOO and a dollop of scallion gremolata. Summer Veggie SpaghettiBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIn my experience, the water comes to a boil in about 20 minutes. By that time the sauce for your summer veggie spaghetti will be nearly finished. It’s fast!Vegan Caldo VerdeBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMy Vegan Caldo Verde is based on the simple, homey soup that originated in the north of Portugal. It is a great vehicle for the super-green kale, and really easy to make.Carabaccia – Tuscan Onion SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf you’ve been hankering after for a really good onion soup, Carabaccia, the Tuscan Red onion soup is it. It’s easy to make. All it needs a bit of time to cook the onions down until they are sweet and jammy.Ricotta GnocchiBy Ann Ogden GaffneyRicotta gnocchi are delicious and fun to make. Easy and low carb they are great paired with my fabulously easy basic tomato sauce, which you can, of course, make ahead of time or for the freezer. EnjoyWatercress &Arugula SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWatercress and arugula soup has to be one of the easiest, lightest, tastiest soups you can make with these two super greens. The flavor is peppery and refreshing and the color out of this world, plus it’s delicious eaten hot or chilled. It’s delicious.Easy Tomato SauceBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThe title of this easy tomato sauce says it all. It is really easy, tomatoey and tasty too! It is my go to tomato sauce for pastas, veggies, pizzas you name it, plus it can make it with fresh or canned tomatoesWarming Winter SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyWarming winter soup makes you feel cozy from the inside. It’s total, delicious comfort. The combo of sweet tasting Kabocha squash and middle eastern spices, gets a sweet and sour hit from salty miso and sharp lime.Pasta e FagioliBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPasta e Fagioli is one of the easiest, heartiest, most comforting platefuls of soup you’ll ever have the pleasure of digging into. It has everything we love, beans, pasta, tomatoes and it’s easy to make!Creamy Roasted Carrot SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyCreamy roasted carrot soup is completely vegan, but it’s so smooth and rich you’d never know. The recipe uses roasted carrots made specially for the soup, but I’ve found it to be a great way to repurpose leftover roasted veggies too.