It’s no secret I love cooking. Not only am I lucky enough to do it for a living, but I am lucky enough to have a family who loves to cook and eat just as much as I do. I know, how much more awesome could a girl’s life get, right? While Wes is still too young to stay interested in cooking for long there are so many times that he just wants to sit and watch what I’m doing in the kitchen. It makes me so happy to know that he cares and is interested in it because I’m hoping down the road that will bode well for him in learning to eat well, care for his body well, and provide well for his future family too. Tear. You mean he’s going to grow up and have a family someday?! When my sister and I were much much younger we always looked forward to cooking with our parents, and they were always so gracious to allow us to cook with them. Every holiday season my mom would enlist us in creating treat plates for neighbors, teachers and friends. And on the nights that my dad would cook he always let us help him out in the kitchen. One of my favorite memories is of him holding black olives on a cutting board and letting me or my sister cut them in half using the real-life paring knife. People thought he was slightly nuts for trusting us that much, but it’s a memory that I will always love looking back on and telling to our kids. Those tiny little moments in the kitchen with my parents made me care about food – I want that for my kiddos too! Back to right-now life: Wes loves watching when I made bread and knead it all over the countertops. He adores when I make smoothies and/or nut butters in our blender or food processor – and I “let” him turn the knobs to turn the machines on. Talk about a thrill 😉 When I make cakes or something with a hand mixer I’ll usually set him right next to me so he sees what I’m doing and then I talk through it the entire time. Sure, he’s not even 2 yet. But I want him to care. For this yummy meal of pierogis and dill dipping sauce I did all the hot cooking work, but my little man whipped up with dipping sauce like it was nothing. OK, so maybe I helped him with the whisk, but still. He made it and when all was said and done he was just so proud to dip his little pan-seared pierogi into the finished product. Such gusto!
I also have to brag on Monterey Gourmet Foods here too: simple and delicious meals like this one come together easily when you work with such a great product. They have such a great selection of all natural pastas that are high on flavor and imagination and use super-high-quality ingredients. These pastas are a great way to create meals for your family or entertain, and the shear selection is like bringing the world to your table.
Creating meals for my family is fun, but creating meals WITH my family is just a pure dream. Here’s to many many more to come!
- 1 (16-ounce) package Monterey Gourmet Foods Potato & Cheese Pierogi
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced finely, divided
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
- 1/2 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Boil the pierogi according to package directions. Remove them from the water onto a plate lightly sprayed with nonstick spray. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add the butter and 2 tablespoons of the garlic, swirling until just melted. Gently place the pierogi in the butter and allow to sear for about 60 seconds per side, just until golden brown. While the pierogi are cooking, whisk together the yogurt, dill, Worchestershire sauce, onions, salt and pepper. Serve the pierogi hot with the dipping sauce and a great side salad for a delicious and filling meal!
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Mari says
https://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/412745441638236160
Mari says
I’d make a side salad.
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/412730969636872192
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Tabathia B says
I would serve with asparagus or garden salad
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Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/412727906448576512
Thomas Murphy says
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/412697444518875136
Thomas Murphy says
I would serve them with a side salad.
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/412658486938329088
Betty C says
I would add sauteed asparagus, a mixed green salad and garlic cheese bread.
Amanda Sakovitz says
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/412628391741759488
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would serve salad and rice with it
angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/412593020974821376
angie lilly says
If I went with one of their Italian foods, I would side it with garlic mashed potatoes!
LAMusing says
I usually serve my pasta with a side salad and gooey garlic bread!
Norma says
I like a light marinara sauce that isn’t too spicy or heavy.
Erica Best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/412448358003781632
Erica Best says
i love garlic green beans
Lisa Garner says
I Tweeted; https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/412425020657258498
Lisa Garner says
I would serve this with homemade garlic twists and marinara.
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Rebecca Graham says
I would have green beans for a side.
Kerry says
I’d love to make the tortelloni with garlic bread and a salad.
Ashley H says
I would serve mixed veggies.
Solducky says
Yummy! I would eat it with a spinach salad with a balsamic dressing and fresh strawberries and pepitas
nannypanpan says
I’d like the shrimp and lobster ravioli with an alfredo sauce
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Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/410572411373760512
Madeline says
I’d serve it with sauteed green beans with pine nuts.
maria cantu says
A side salad sounds good.
Debbie B says
I posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/409865159054598144
Debbie B says
I would serve it with a garden salad
Analisa M. says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/sevenislucky/status/409750005121945600
Analisa M. says
I think a side salad just goes perfectly with pasta!
Kelly Massman says
I’d pair broccoli with the Rainbow Five Cheese Tortelloni!! thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
Amy Tong says
tweeted:
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Amy Tong says
oh…drooling here. this looks so delicious. I would serve mine with a ice berg salad. it’ll be totally awesome
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Margot C says
I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/408736254742646784
Margot C says
My those are pretty and I shall have to give serious consideration to your approach. I usually have pierogis with apple sauce and sour cream
rachel says
I’d serve this with a cucumber salad.
Tina M says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/406951513911595008
Tina M says
I would serve them with Creole Potato Salad
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Jenn's Adventures says
Hands down, roasted veggies! I am ALL ABOUT the fresh Fall Fruits and Vegetables right now and absolutely love roasting veggies with simple garlic and touch of sea salt! 🙂
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/404342479295479808
Susan Smith says
I would serve this with a fresh salad of lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and croutons
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/404104489054904321
Jessie C. says
I would serve with kale salad.
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One Frugal Girl says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/403981499134771200
One Frugal Girl says
A healthy green salad. I eat one with almost every dinner.
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liz | carpé season says
So pierogis are pretty much my life. My family has been making them for years around the holidays…but I’ve never tried them with a dip. Which is ridiculous. Going to have to try to introduce the dip this year!!
Alexis K. says
A caesar salad and steamed asparagus
Urban Wife says
Roasted sweet potatoes or garlic roasted broccoli, since that’s what I’ve been loving lately.
Paula says
These pierogis look perfect!
Katie D. says
Ya can’t go wrong with a side salad and good, crusty bread!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
This looks delicious, and I especially would like the Greek yogurt sauce! I would serve some roasted veggies with the pasta, maybe roasted brocolli 🙂
Erika says
I’d like to serve the ravioli with a rosa sauce and some breadsticks! 🙂
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D SCHMIDT says
tweeted
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D SCHMIDT says
I would serve the dish with the Basil Pesto with Almonds & Pine Nuts, a side green salad and some Mediterranean couscous.
Lisa Brown says
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/403247391790223360
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Lisa Brown says
i would serve them with Hearty Garden Marinara Sauce
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Leah says
I am on a huge broccolini kick right now so I’m sure that would make its way to the table!
amy pugmire says
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/402941538386182144
amy pugmire says
I would serve a side of my zucchini surprise. Its shredded zucchini and carrots.
Shari says
Broccoli, I love to steam it.
Anne says
I’m so excited we’re heading into Brussels sprouts season — I think my favorite way is shredded and sauteed but I love them roasted as well!
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/402820620796182528
Kelly D says
I would serve a side dish of steamed asparagus.
courtney b says
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/402807450983608320
courtney b says
i would do a side salad with my mom’s homemade cole slaw
stephanie says
i would love to make a salad
stephanie says
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/402799459613949952 .
Emily says
I’d serve some Roasted Brussel’s Sprouts!
Jessica To says
I would make a fresh garden salad.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/402588929762672640
Mami2jcn says
I would go with a side salad.
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/402538205993394176
Elena says
I would serve them with a side salad and marinara sauce
Kari M says
My family loves roasted broccoli and it makes a great side dish with anything.
Laura says
Brussel Sprouts! I am on a brussel sprout kick, and I can’t get enough of them.
Sarah says
fresh green beans