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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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake with Lemony Glaze
I was so excited today when I went to Whole Foods and saw they had “Organic Blueberries” on sale for $3.99 a pint! Woo Hoo! Organic blueberries on sale! Yes! I love blueberries, actually any berry makes me happy. They are delicious, fun to eat and packed with antioxidants that help keep me healthy. Remember…
Chicken Breasts filled with Spinach, Asiago & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese in a Tomato & Red Wine Sauce
Want to make an elegant but yet simple to prepare chicken? I assure you this will look to please anyone who will have the chance to eat this! This recipe is packed with so much flavor and can be thought of as a comfort food, but yet no one needs to cook for hours…
Chicken Shawarma ( Mediterranean Chicken)
This beautiful Mediterranean chicken will leave a very happy dance feeling in your mouth from all of the wonderful flavors. It is also very aromatic and will leave your kitchen scented like a kitchen in Morocco. It is actually a very light meal that will not weigh you down. Just leave you feeling very happy…
Shrimp, Cockles & Chorizo with Spaghetti
Whenever the weather is warm and sunny I seem to always gravitate to some type of a seafood meal. It’s light, tasty and quick to prepare. So there is not much time spent over a hot stove, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors. Better yet, if you have an outdoor eating area, why…
Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Looking for an impressive yet simple appetizer to serve to your family or guests? How about some sweet, healthy medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in some salty bacon? Yes, I did say bacon!!! Who can resist that? These beauties are also a great treat to make if you do not feel…
Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp & Crabmeat served over Ramps
Wow, if you are a seafood lover like me than you will be very happy with this meal! This recipe has not one, but THREE different types of seafood all wrapped up into one pretty presentation. Who can resist a meal that is not only delicious but really healthy and not loaded in fat and…
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…
It’s Okay to Cheat Once in Awhile
I have been eating very healthy, good for you food but today I had this urge for some melted, cheesy sauce food. I didn’t want to go overboard with the cheese, just enough to have some type of a creamy sauce. But I still wanted to keep it somewhat healthy. So today I went…
Lemon Tagliatelle with Garlic Shrimp
With all of this talk and actual stormy weather I felt like taking myself to a warm place and imaged eating a very light and summery meal. Nothing heavy or hearty, just light, fragrant, colors of the summer and easy to prepare. Ciao, lemon tagliatelle pasta with garlic shrimp! If you ever had the pleasure to…
Spicy Barbecue Chicken with Grilled Corn and Peaches
Nothing says more about summer than a good barbecue. Getting together with friends, families and neighbors, enjoying some adult beverages, maybe even enjoying a swimming pool and the barbecue, now that’s a great way to enjoy a hot summer night! But unfortunately, not everyone has a barbecue or a pool. So what’s a girl to…
Stuffed Pork Chop Served With Roasted Red Beets
When you think of stuffed pork chops you may think of high caloric, high fat food, but this is a nicely balanced meal that is actually not high in calories or fat. By stuffing the pork with all vegetables, and some white wine it adds some hidden vegetables into your meal. I also added a…
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