Italian
Cioppino Seafood Stew
This classic San Franciscan fisherman's stew is great for entertaining since you can make the base a day in advance and you can use whatever seafood you like. Print Cioppino Seafood Stew with Gremolata Toasts Author: Kristin Recipe type: Main...
Easy Baked Ziti with Sausage and Mushrooms
This baked ziti with sausage and mushrooms is major comfort food.
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, has a pleasantly bitter flavor that is a great contrast to the sweet pork sausage in the sauce. Prepare this dish in cool-weather months, when broccoli rabe is in season.
Lasagna with Sausage, Spinach and Mushrooms
I tested and combined several lasagna recipes. My version contains sausage, mushrooms, and spinach, and very little ricotta. My kids love it!
Prosciutto Roasted Chicken Piccata
My husband found this recipe by Laura Vitale on the Rachael Ray show. It is delicious!
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tomatoes
I had all of these ingredients on hand and adapted this from Gimme Some Oven. It’s delicious and it’s a great way to get kids to eat spinach.
Scampi Pasta
My grandmother always laughed that in America, we call this “Shrimp Scampi,” as scampi means shrimp in Italian. My kids love this dish.
Asparagus Risotto
Another great recipe for asparagus. It’s super easy and can be served as a first course, a side dish or a meal.
Minestrone Soup
This colorful soup is full of vegetables.
Baby San Marzano Caprese Salad
There is no more refreshing salad than the Caprese in the summer.
Welcome to Columbine Kitchen!
My name is Kristin. Columbine Kitchen is where my passion for creative cooking, eating, and sharing recipes lives. Here, you’ll find a collection of my recipes that have become the go-to meals for my family and friends. Many were passed down to me while others I made up or modified to fit my own tastes and needs.
The recipes are a reflection of how I feed my family. I aim to use the freshest, finest whole food ingredients available. I believe in using butter and cream and only use high quality prepared or packaged items to save time. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do. I look forward to hearing how they turn out for you!
Cosmopolitan Club
