Pam O'Brien

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Pam O'Brien

Instructions In 12" nonstick skillet, heat 11⁄2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 2 min. Add 1⁄2 cup water; bring to a boil. Add broccoli and snow peas; cook, covered, until vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant, about 6 min. Add pesto sauce and stir until gnocchi and vegetables are evenly coated. If mixture is too thick, thin with 2 Tbs. additional water. Sprinkle with feta cheese; season with 1⁄4 tsp. pepper.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Pam O'Brien

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysOn busy weeknights, I'm looking for delicious dinners that I can pull together fast — bonus points if they're healthy too. That's why I'm loving this pesto gnocchi and veggies recipe. It's ready from start to finish in just 25 minutes, it's bursting with good-for-you ingredients, and it's creamy and cheesy.

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Pam O'Brien

My ideal snack is healthy, delicious and, in a perfect world, packed with protein. That can be a tough combo to find — until now. The experts in our test kitchen came up with this amazing protein berry mousse recipe, and I’m not kidding when I tell you I often eat it twice a day. In the morning, it keeps me going between breakfast and lunch, and in the afternoon, it snaps me out of a 3 o’clock slump. Best of all, it is so good. And it’s just 120 calories per serving.

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Pam O'Brien

Bruschetta is always a good idea. Although the traditional Italian version is typically topped with tomatoes or meat or cheese, it’s fun to get creative and try different toppings. The pros in our test kitchen did just that and came up with this irresistible asparagus bruschetta recipe. Thick slices of bread are grilled and then topped with a creamy mixture made with cream cheese, lemon and fresh peas.

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Pam O'Brien

Nothing says summer like a refreshing cocktail enjoyed outdoors with friends. And this Aperol gin spritzes recipe will really get your party started. Aperol is a popular Italian apéritif infused with orange and a variety of herbs and spices. It has a beautiful orange-red color and a unique bittersweet flavor. In our version of an Aperol Spritz, we add strawberries to the mix for fresh flavor.