Fast and Family-Focused Food Inspiration
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
There is nothing like the taste of fresh hibachi shrimp with all the wonderful Asian elements that go along with it! While my husband and I lived in South Carolina, not only was there several dine-in Japanese hibachi-style restaurants, but there were fast food hibachi places! This became a staple for me through college years… Continue reading Shrimp Hibachi Stack
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)
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”
How to Respectfully Handle Gifts of "Unclean" Food from Family It sounds like such a first- world problem! Especially as we approach Thanksgiving, a time when we reflect on our many blessings and reach out to others in need. However, this is an issue that comes up in our family and may in others that… Continue reading How to Respectfully Handle Gifts of “Unclean” Food from Family
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