Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
You heard me right; 15 minutes to guilt-free, homemade peanut butter cups! This is such a great way to satisfy a sweet craving without reaching for the ice cream! It is literally a 3 ingredient dessert with a few additional options for tweaking it the way you like it! 4 -70% Organic Dark Chocolate Bars… Continue reading 15 Minute Clean Peanut Butter Cups!
This Vegan meal is satisfying and a snap to put together! I just love that combination! I made this recipe after a long day at the zoo, during school vacation last week. The boys were all out, so just us girls got to enjoy all of this yumminess! 2 Cups Water 1 cup Carolina… Continue reading Vegan Black Bean, Potato and Pepper Curry over Coconut Rice
This delicious ricotta cheese pie holds a special place in my heart! My Grandmother has made Palm Sunday brunch for as long as I can remember, and is going strong at 86! She always made Pizzagaina and Ricotta Pie for this brunch and they were my favorite part! Pizzagaina is also a ricotta pie… Continue reading Pizzagaina–Italian Easter Pie
Tonight's dinner was an absolute winner! After coming off of a weekend filled with a viral invasion of our home, it had to be tasty and give us strength! This Panzanella Salad's base is a mixture of broccoli and cauliflower, which in addition to the many naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, contain glucosinolates, which help… Continue reading Creamy and Cruciferous Tuna Panzanella
Making homemade pasta such as ravioli, gnocchi, and fettuccine is a regular occurrence in our Italian family, but with an extra package of wonton on hand, it made perfect sense to create quick ravioli! This is the perfect option for those that don't have the time or desire to prepare their own dough! The… Continue reading Chestnut and Maple Walnut Basil “Cream”-Filled Raviolis (GF/ Vegan options)
If you're looking for something quick, healthy and different for your weeknight meal rotation, this dish fits the bill! But make note, it can be an elegant main dish for a dinner party and it's a snap to put together. Who doesn't love that?! The Salsa Verde will change your world, like seriously, it's the… Continue reading Roasted Cod and Blistered Tomatoes with Italian Salsa Verde
Grigliata is my new culinary obsession! I was given some as a Christmas gift in a beautiful grinder, from my lovely Aunt Maryteresa. It is an Italian grill seasoning blend which includes, sea salt, pink peppercorn, juniper, rosemary and cinnamon. What a burst of flavor this mix lends to what you're cooking! The Juniper combines… Continue reading Grass-Fed Chorizo Bites over Grigliata-Seasoned Veggies and Roasted Red Pepper Cashew “Cream”
This gift guide will keep the Foodies on your list HAPPY and HUNGRY! There are gifts for any budget, and the list includes 2 homemade and 2 under $20! Tower Garden: The ultimate foodie gift is the Tower Garden. This allows year-round food growing in any climate! Based on a recent study done by ATL… Continue reading 11 Foodie Gifts for ALL Budgets!
Yup, I said it. BOURBON BACON BRITTLE. I make some variation of bacon brittle every Christmas, so it is truly a treat, and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it! This year, bourbon, my husband's bevy of choice is lacing this maple bacon, giving it a major wow factor! Feel free to… Continue reading Bourbon Bacon Brittle
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