Potato Salad 1.5 lb Red Potatoes 1 Pinch of Fresh Parsley Leaves, minced 1 Large Clove of Garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Teaspoons Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper Bring about 3 Quarts of water in a large stock pot to a boil on high heat. In the meantime, … More Potato Salad
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup 1 pound dried split peas (2.5 cups) 1 cup of crushed tomatoes 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 3 cups water 2 dry bay leaves 3 sprigs of dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon … More Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Pasta al Forno with Roasted Eggplant 1lb cooked ziti My Marinara Sauce (click link for recipe) 1 eggplant, washed, sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1.5 cup grated Romano Cheese 1/2 lb fresh mozzarella, cut into rough pieces 16 oz skim Ricotta 1 handful fresh parsley, washed and chopped (2 tablespoons dried) 1 … More Pasta al Forno with Roasted Eggplant
White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic 2 heads of garlic, roasted (*roasting directions below) 2 (15oz) cans white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (reserving one can’s liquids) 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika a handful of fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste *Roasting … More White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic
One of my favorite appetizer dishes from Brasserie Jo in Boston has to be the carrots they kindly serve as you are seated. They are tangy, spicy and crunchy…the trifecta of yum, and definitely unforgettable for their unconventional taste. Especially, along side their crunchy French bread. Now I am hungry. Since we love these … More Horseradish Carrots from Brasserie Jo
Hey Everyone, Hope you are all doing fantastic. This weekend flew! It was big time busy, but great overall. I’m ending it with making one of my all time favorite soups before getting cozy on the couch to catch tonight’s episode of The Walking Dead (I may be an addict, y’all). Lentil soup is a … More Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Perfect snowy day breakfast..pancakes with caramel apples! Caramel Apples (4 servings) 2 apples (honeycrisp if you have them!) washed, peeled and cut into large cubes. 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp Sugar in the Raw 1 pinch of sea salt Pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons … More Caramel Apples with Vanilla Pancakes
Being back in the kitchen is such a big joy! Never thought I’d be this happy in my life over a kitchen! But back to my home cooking is what I need after a big vacation! (which I am still drafting my vacation post!!) Tonight I decided to take advantage of sprucing up our pallet … More Roasted Asparagus with Tangerine Panko Crumb
Sharing my favorite salad dressing that I made for tonight’s dinner. A few friends are coming by to have pizza and salad. One of my favorite meals! This vinaigrette is amazing, and foolproof. Seriously, anyone can make this and the results are always the same… YUM. Garlic Vinaigrette 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar … More Garlic Vinaigrette
Candy Sushi You will need to make a batch of Rice Krispies Treats. The recipe is as follows: 3 tbsp butter 1 10oz package of marshmallows 6 cups of dry Rice Krispies In a large sauce pan, melt the butter slowly, add in the marshmallows, and melt completely. Add in the cereal and mix well. Then … More Candy Sushi
Vanilla Frosting 1 cup shortening 3 cups confectioners sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp tepid water In a mixing bowl, place the sugar and the shortening, turn on the mixer on medium. Then add in the water until the frosting is at the consistency you like, less stiff for frosting cakes and more stiff … More Vanilla Frosting
Ricotta Stuffed Shells FILLING INGREDIENTS: 32 oz container of part skim Ricotta Cheese 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (1/2 for the ricotta filling, and the rest to sprinkle on top) 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes 5 oz Skim Shredded Mozzarella 1/4 tspn grated nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 3 oz fresh Mozzarella (for … More Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Calzone Pizza dough, stretched (for this recipe I used restaurant bought) 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 portobello mushrooms, washed and sliced 10 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed, stems removed and chopped Salt and pepper to taste 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tbsp extra virgin … More Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Calzone
Fresh Tomato and Ancho Chile Salsa 2lbs vine ripe tomatoes 1 medium jalapeno pepper, stem removed and seeded 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tspn dried, ground cumin 1 handful of fresh cilantro 1 dried Ancho Chile, follow instructions below 1 small onion, cut into quarters 1 lime, juiced Salt and Pepper to taste Turn your food … More Fresh Salsa
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage 1.5 lbs broccoli rabe, trimmed, then chopped and boiled to remove bitterness 3/4 lbs (4 links) Sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 lbs cooked orecchiette pasta 1/4 cup room temperature water 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil … More Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Valeria Out Loud 