Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Sweet and Zesty Stuffed Peppers

Sweet and Zesty Stuffed Peppers
I LOVE stuffed peppers!  I really do!  Growing up I always looked forward to the nights we had them for dinner.  However, I have to confess that I have not made them as an adult.  But, the other day when I was making up my weekly menu I thought stuffed peppers, YES, I want stuffed peppers.  I, of …

Monday, August 11, 2014

Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan
It's a rainy Monday morning in my hometown today.  Usually on days like this I would whip up some sort of hearty stew or heavy beef dish, but today is Meatless Monday so I guess I will have to stick to salad right?  WRONG!  No, in fact, I am going comfort food to the MAX with this AMAZING Eggp…

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Mushroom Fettuccine with Kale in a White Wine Cream Sauce

Mushroom Fettuccine with Kale in a White Wine Cream Sauce
In an effort to better our eating, I have been trying to implement a Meatless Monday in my home.  This is not easy with a "Carnivore for Life" as a husband, but thankfully he is a pretty good sport about it.  However, this past Monday he was not as willing to cut out the meat, so the cha…

Friday, July 25, 2014

Chicken Fajitadillas

Chicken Fajitadillas
We all have nights that we don't want to cook.  There is no sense in trying to deny it.  Even I have those nights.  However, regardless if I feel like cooking or not my family has to eat.  Now, I realize it would be simple to go through a drive-thru or order in, but that is really not the kind…

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Sauteed Carrots with Thyme

Sauteed Carrots with Thyme
I love carrots!  Aside from being my favorite color, orange, they are some of the most delicious and versatile vegetables on the planet!  You can eat them raw, roast them, boil them, the possibilities are endless.  One of my favorite ways to eat them is sauteed in a pan with a little butter and th…

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Gnocchi Primavera

Gnocchi Primavera
I have a confession to make. During the summer months I could very easily be vegetarian.  Oh yes, I could.  How you ask?  Well, why not I say!?!  If you spend any time at all at farm stands or farmer's market you too will become intoxicated by all of the fresh, vibrant produce we have availabl…

Monday, July 21, 2014

Grilled Antipasto Pizza

Grilled Antipasto Pizza
For as far back as I can remember we had this tradition in my family.   Every Friday night, after school, my parents would take us to Blockbuster Video where we would take turns picking out a movie for the family.  Then, we would return home and order Napoli's Pizza for dinner.  EVERY FRIDAY N…