New recipes and old family favorites to inspire some extra time around the table with family and friends.
Squash blossoms really are a gift of summer where I live. I only have access to them a few months of the year so I take full advantage. The classic Italian preparation would be to stuff these with seasoned fresh ricotta or fresh buffalo mozzarella and fry them up. This recipe is an Ohio twist on the …
This Spicy Chorizo and Veggie Hash is one of those meals that came about by staring blankly in the fridge, trying to figure out what I can make for dinner without having to run to the store. We had tried grilling some brussels a few days before (they were just okay). We still had plenty of …
This has become one of our new favorite dinners. It is so easy, flavorful, and comforting without being heavy. This soup is a twist on traditional Italian wedding soup. The only cooking involved is blending up the cilantro and onion mixture and the Cuisinart immersion blender makes easy work of that. I used the tall mixing cup …
This spicy pork and zoodle bowl is easy and so full of flavor. Zoodles are a great substitute for noodles in this dish, the broth is so flavorful you won’t miss the traditional wheat noodle. One warning, this soup is very spicy, even without the sriracha. If you want to tone it down eliminate the …
Here is another awesome use for the low carb lavash bread. This Cheesy Herb and Onion Lavash Bread is a crispy, cheesy, herby bread that is perfect as a side dish to your favorite zoodle recipe. Use this recipe in any place where you would generally serve garlic bread. I prefer the lavash when it is cooked as …
One of our favorite easy side dishes are these garlic green beans. They are our go-to side dish for easy weeknight meals. This recipe is an amped up version of them. The toasting of the garlic brings more flavor and addition of asiago cheese takes them to the next level. I like to think of …