Cole Slaw is loaded with vitamin rich veggies but unfortunately it typically gets slathered with lots of mayo, sugar and sour cream. This {Healthy} Cole Slaw Dressing adds raw apple cider vinegar and raw honey for a more healthful delicious flavor! Now that the holidays are over we are all ready to do a little […]
Arugula Salad {with Prosciutto Wrapped Apples}
Juicy slices of Macintosh apples are wrapped with imported prosciutto for a delicious sweet and salty combination. A little crunch from some candied pecans, a sprinkle of Gorgonzola cheese and now all this Arugula Salad {with Prosciutto Wrapped Apples} needed was a killer dressing! A Raw Apple Cider Vinaigrette was the winner! Healthy, delicious and […]
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore {with Red Wine}
Who says that to make a delicious meal you need to spend hours slaving in the kitchen? I’m not a big crockpot cooker but with meals like this Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore {with Red Wine} I may just turn into one. It was so simple to make and I loved coming home from work with dinner […]
Tuscan Bean Soup
Comfort food at its best. This Tuscan Bean Soup is so hearty and full of flavor they won’t realize they’re eating healthy! Tuscan Bean Soup is one of my favorite soup recipes. Most of the ingredients get pureed so it really is more of a thick stew. Is this Tuscan Bean Soup recipe Vegetarian? This […]
{Grandpa’s} Half Sour Pickles
Summer is in full swing and all of those beautiful vegetable plants that we started from seed in the spring are producing baskets full of produce. Especially the pickling cucumbers. If your garden is like ours you’re probably trying to find some creative ways of using all of them before they go bad. This recipe […]
{Steve’s} Calamari
This spicy recipe for Calamari is a tasty combination of white wine, garlic and pepperoncini peppers. If you love Calamari {Steve’s} Calamari is a must try recipe. Do you have a family recipe that disappears at family gatherings? Well this one will. When my brother makes this awesome appetizer we need to make sure we are ready […]
Chicken Salad {Veronique}
Chunks of tender poached chicken breast tossed with pistachios, grapes and white wine give this Chicken Salad {Veronique} an extra special twist. This is not your traditional chicken salad! Over the years my Mom has hosted many parties and showers and whenever she needed to feed a large crowd this was one of her favorite […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash {with Pancetta, Apples and Goat Cheese}
Spaghetti Squash can be a little bland in flavor but this Roasted Spaghetti Squash {with Pancetta, Apples and Goat Cheese} is bursting with flavor! With this delicious recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash you can ditch the starch. It’s so hearty and full of flavor we didn’t miss having pasta, rice or a potato at all. […]
Chicken Salad {Cucumber Bites}
My mom started making this chicken salad recipe a few years ago and it has become one of our family favorites. I love having a container of this in the fridge to grab a quick sandwich or wrap for lunch. She came up with this cute way of serving her chicken salad when she needed […]
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Need a great appetizer for your Memorial Day party? This fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Great for dipping or served as a side with chicken or fish like my Chicken Quesadillas. I love when spring and summer roll around and all those delicious fruits like mangos come into […]