Italian
Portabella Mushroom Pizzas
It’s been a week since Thanksgiving – did you get back on track with your healthier eating right away? Or are you still riding that holiday high? I have to tell you that I rode that wave a little longer…
Bruschetta
I was scrambling recently for an appetizer to take to a party and had very little time to throw something together. I looked in my kitchen and all I had were tomatoes and garlic and I had so many things…
Pomodoro Sauce
I’m getting to the end of my tomato harvest but it seems like my plants have rallied here at the end – I had at least 25 tomatoes ripen at one time. This is a first for me; in the…
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
I have been reading and seeing this concept on all of the healthy eating sites I visit and I honestly had been hesitant to try it because some of the other cauliflower recipes I’ve tried haven’t really been monumental. I…
Shrimp Penne in Tomato Cream Sauce
One word : Nom. That’s it…plain and simple. I’m a huge fan of pasta – who isn’t, really?? And this dish is right up there as a new favorite. You all have heard me mention my adoration for The Pioneer…
Easy Tomato Cannellini Salad
It’s summer and my garden is in full swing! Which means, I’m desperately trying to stay on top of my bounty by creating some fun summer dishes. This tomato cannellini salad was the perfect way to use up some of…
Baked Stuffed Zucchini
Summer is definitely here, and with it comes the promise of delicious Summer veggies like zucchini and squash. I’ve been looking for different ways to cook squash because I’ve planted them in my garden this year and I’m anticipating a…
Grilled Italian Polenta
At my recent visit to Trader Joe’s I went on a little frenzy because I don’t have one near me anymore and everything that I love went into my cart. One of those things was a tube of Polenta. Now,…
Spicy Sausage Risotto
This is one of those recipes that literally just came together with what I had on hand. I just love risotto…I mean, how could you NOT love it? It’s creamy and delicious! Honestly, I love any kind of rice dish,…
Cheese Tortellini & Zucchini Ribbons in Brown Butter
I needed a super quick dinner the other night and this delicious little goodie fit the bill! I had just finished at the gym, needed to shop for the ingredients, got home & showered, and THEN started making it and…
