Hayley Staley
Hayley Staley

We’ve all had those evenings where we want a deeply flavorful, homemade dinner, but the day's fatigue makes us crave an "easy button" meal.

During a recent run to Trader Joe’s, I impulse-bought a bag of their frozen cauliflower gnocchi. As a recipe developer, grocery shopping is a double-edged sword. I’m constantly brainstorming new dishes to share, which adds a layer of fun (and maybe a little extra self-imposed stress!) to every trip.

I wanted a quick, light, and delicious meal, so I finally put that gluten-free gnocchi to work. I already had a clear vision for the dish: pan-seared in a skillet with sweet cherry tomatoes, freshly grated parmesan, torn basil, and our Amore Italian Seasoning.

We originally named this blend Amore, the Italian word for love when it debuted in our "Food Lovers Pack." It’s an organic, salt-free blend of garlic, rosemary, onion, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, and a touch of red chili flakes. Because it’s salt-free, I finished the pan with a generous pinch of our Himalayan Pink Salt to tie all those warm herb flavors together.

 

The entire meal comes together in just 10 minutes, but the rich, fresh flavors taste like you spent hours at the stove.

Happy cooking!

Hayley

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