Bruschetta, a classic Italian antipasta consisting of grilled bread rubbed with fresh garlic and topped with drizzled olive oil, tomato and fresh basil. Bruschetta toppings are endless depending on your tastes; mashed fava beans, various meats and cheeses or a combination of all, either way it is very delicious and quick to prepare. Also a…
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Cold Day Cannellini Bean & Vegetable Soup with Orzo Pasta
Baby it’s cold outside! And it’s getting colder by the hour. This past New Years Eve was one of the coldest in record. Brrrrr. Tomorrow, snow, 1-3 inches. So how is one to stay warm? Well, how about with some delicious, hearty, packed with fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins and great tasting “Cold Day Cannellini Bean &…
Cheesy Rigatoni with Ground Beef in a Fresh & Healthy Tomato Sauce
Got 12 minutes? Of course you do! That is the total time this delicious and CHEESY meal will take from start to sitting at the table to enjoy. It is packed with great flavors and also nutritious ingredients that will leave you fulfilled but not overstuffed. I added in the ground beef for…
Chicken Avocado Burgers
Are you craving a juicy, meaty burger with all of the delicious toppings that will drip down the side of your mouth when you take a bite? I know I am. Mmmmm, burgers, who can resist them? But how about a healthier version that will still satisfy your craving but be gentle to…
It’s Calamari Season!!!!
It’s one of my favorite food times of the year-calamari season! I absolutely love this delicious seafood creature. Calamari is the Italian word for “squid” and is commonly used to describe a number of dishes that feature this sea animal. On its own, squid is typically a very healthful food. It is low in…
Eggplant Rollatini with Ground Turkey, Spinach & Three Cheeses!
You know when you have this crazy, insatiable craving for cheese but want something different? Well, this is it. It’s delicious eggplant first roasted then rolled with three different cheeses ,fresh baby spinach (for muscle strong iron) and ground turkey , (for some healthy protein)sitting in a delicate tomato sauce and topped with some…
Spaghetti with Ground Turkey & Vegetables
Are you tired of wracking your brain every night for dinner ideas? Well, let me help you. This meal is so quick, healthy and great tasting that you will be very pleased with yourself. And in less than 30 minutes from start to finish, now how about that? Pasta is usually a good crowd-pleaser, it’s…
Clams with Chorizo in a Saffron Sauce
Clams are one of my favorite seafood goodies to eat! They are packed with iron which is so important for red blood cells, especially for women, but the minerals in clams don’t stop with iron. Clams are also a good source of phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium. Clams have more protein than oysters…
Summer Vegetables Baked with Three Cheeses
It is still summertime and there is an abundance of farm fresh zucchini and heirloom tomatoes. Here is a delicious and nutritious way to prepare them and create a gorgeous presentation. Placing these sweet and juicy vegetables in a baking dish with another sweet vegetable, the vidalia onion , some fresh, aromatic herbs and topping…
Shrimp Crostino with Avocado Spread
Are you craving a satisfying treat that is light in calories but full of summer flavor? I know I was. I also did not want to hang out over a hot stove for a long time. Too many things to do and to many places to go to! This lovely and colorful meal is ready…
Organic Vegetable Pasta with Ground Beef, Mushrooms, Grape Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese
Whenever I cook, I do it by taste, my mood, what I have and experience; a little of this and a little of that. But for people who are learning to cook, that does not work so well. That is why people are always searching for recipes online. They do not want to omit any…
Avocado Sandwich with Watercress
Simply delicious and simple to prepare. The creamy smooth taste of vitamin enriched avocado, the sweetness of the tomatoes, the peppery taste of the watercress and the slight lemony taste of the feta cheese create a wonderful surprise for your taste buds. This recipe may be prepared and used as a main course or as…
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