Another rainy day, which is perfect for a warm and comforting meal before starting a full week. I LOVE summer squash noodle meals! So much so that I actually prefer summer squash noodles over regular pasta noodles. They are tasty, less filling and a great way to sneak some vegetables into your meal. Top it with a…
Tag: Italian
Quick and Easy Colorful Caprese Salad: Simple Italian Salad of Red Tomatoes, Cherry Sungold Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Green & Purple Basil, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Nasturtium Flowers, Salt and Black Pepper
Who doesn’t love a good caprese salad?! Especially given the fact that tomato season is HERE! 🙂 My version of caprese salad uses organic basil, red slicing tomatoes, and cherry sungold tomatoes all from Taproot Farm! I also used purple basil and nasturtium flowers (yes, they are an edible variety – and a bit spicy in…
Protein-Packed “Greek Yogurt” Styled Carbonara: Soybean Noodles, Ground Chicken, Kale and Peas, all in a Creamy and Cheesy Greek Yogurt Sauce
I am not a huge pasta fan, but every once in awhile I get a craving for a good pasta. However (nutritionally), a pasta meal doesn’t always make the cut for me. Over the past few years, I have read a number of ways you can “make pasta healthier”. Typically, I do this by not…
From Scratch Pizza Breadsticks: Homemade Pizza Dough Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese, Sprinkled with Parmesan and Spices, Paired with Marinara Sauce
One main rule I have for myself when it comes to eating is that if I want to eat something that would typically be processed, I have to find a way to make it from scratch. Doing this cuts out SO many chemicals and preservatives, and also tastes a lot better! The inspiration for this…
A Quicker, Healthier and Lighter Lasagna: Layered Zucchini Slices, Italian Chicken Sausage, and a Blend of Cheeses, Baked to Perfection
I love a good lasagna. It’s one of the ultimate comfort foods (at least for me). This version is my “easy, fast and healthy” recipe, and I adore it so much I have been known to make it for both lunch and then again for dinner (this may or may not have happened yesterday…again). Also…
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