Sometimes while I am chopping veggies or washing dishes, I grumble to myself about how I wish I was on a beach relaxing instead of dealing with the daily grind. We are all guilty of this. Lately I have been unable to do anything around the house because of a very bad allergic reaction on…
Italian
Thai Inspired Raviolis with Cauliflower Veggie Filling and Creamy Peanut Sauce
This recipe is kind of out there. I admit it. But why not? Why not fill raviolis with a gingery veggie loaded filling and drizzle creamy peanut sauce over top. Who says Raviolis have to be strictly Italian? I also made it a little more Asian (and a lot easier!) by using wonton wrappers instead…
Kale Pesto
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After eating way to much and a few days of left over pie for breakfast, I’m ready to get back to some healthy food! At least for a short time before Christmas goodies become too abundant. I am a huge fan of pesto sauce. All summer long,…
Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Every fall I always end up with an assortment of random squash and gourds sitting on my counter top that I did not buy. Please tell me I’m not the only one who goes through this squash dilemma every fall. Half the time some one gives them to us because they are sick of them…
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
I love this casserole! It’s really easy and the Italian flavors really perk up the squash. I will usually tolerate winter squash, but this in this meal I forget that I don’t really like squash. It reminds me of a yummy baked pasta casserole. Just make sure you plan enough time to roast the squash…
Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Basil Bruschetta
Summer is coming!!!!!!!!!!!! My husband and I just planted out garden and we are super excited! We only have a tiny little amount of space on our back patio, so we filled it with herbs, a bunch of varieties of peppers, and a couple strawberry plants. Last year we had planted a bunch of tomatoes,…
St. Patrick’s Day Green Pesto Sauce
I love the color green. Green means life. Green means spring. Green means leprechauns. When I was little I totally believed in leprechauns. At recess every March, I would search the playground for signs of the little guys. Every time I would find a little bit of something green, like a bottle cap or a…
Orecchiette with Kale, Bacon, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
If you read my last post, you will be happy to know that I’m still going strong with my New Year’s resolutions. Aside from one trip to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate a friend’s birthday, we have made healthy meals and exercised almost everyday this week. The recipe that I am sharing with you…
Pepperoni, Cheese, and Herb Stuffed Sourdough
I am a sucker for specialty grocery stores. I love international markets. I love to walk across the street to the Japanese grocery store and buy Melona popsicles. I love to stop by the Indian market and pick up a can of Lychee juice. I love going next door to my work to walk through…
Zucchini and Mushroom Vegetarian Lasagna
What do you do when your husband is showing signs of becoming a herbivore? He is not a full-blown vegetarian, but he wants to eat mainly a plant based diet. Its not that he wants to protect the cows and its not that vegetarianism kind of a fad, he just really loves veggies and legumes…