Quinoa is a perfect medium for a healthy & lively salad. Add whatever ingredients you want and omit ingredients that you don’t want.
I used to detest sweet potatoes! I mean really detest them. The mention of a sweet potato brought me right back to that Thanksgiving sweet potato marshmallow dish that I hated even as a kid. The good news is that I’ve grown to love them especially because they’re so healthy. This soup is both hearty and healthy, which is perfect for post-holiday healthy eating.
Kick those mayonnaise-based dips to the curb this holiday season and serve my delicious Creamy Cannellini Dip for your get-togethers and parties.
Gnocchi doesn’t have to be eaten warm to be enjoyed! This chilled version is a nice change from the ordinary. It makes a wonderful lunch or does well as an appetizer or as part of an antipasto plate.
Serve these delicious Italian Style Lima Beans with any meat or fish dish. You may refrigerate them for several days and eat later if you wish.
This is a nice stew to make if you have leftover vegetables. Italian Vegetable Stew is perfect for an autumn lunch or a light dinner. Serve with delicious crusty bread.
Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup is an ideal seasonal fall starter or lunch. Sweat and savory ingredients combine deliciously as sugary pears meet earthy parsnips. Personally, I’m thrilled that soup season is here again!
Sambal is a fiery chili paste typically made from a mixture of a variety of chili peppers with additional flavorful ingredients. You can find sambal paste in the Asian section of your grocer. Add a kick to your vegetables and make my Sambal Sauce Green Beans this weekend.
Plum and other oblong tomatoes (such as San Marzano) have small cores, which are ideal for sauce. For other tomatoes, start with a couple extra.