Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

Healthy Italian Wedding Soup

I love making traditional foods and I always look up the wikipedia definition for fun.  Wedding soup is simply a mistranslation of the Italian language phrase “married soup” which is a reference to the fact that vegetables and meat go well together.  Love that!  It’s like it’s own love story.  Leave it to me the Pisces to find romance in food Anyway, usually wedding soup is some type of meatball mixed.. Read More

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Chipotle Meatballs

Chipotle Meatballs

Cans of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce line my pantry at all times.  That smokey flavor adds zip to just about anything….eggs, meat, rice.  This recipe is easy and a crowd pleaser.  I like to serve with some mexican rice for a quick and easy dinner.  Frontera products made by Rick Bayless are my easy go to seasoning blends for tacos, slow cooked meats and chili.  So it’s no surprise.. Read More

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza

cauliflower pizza crust

Yes I know, cauliflower crust is not a new invention.  Maybe you were like me and kept thinking, hmmm that might work, but it’s too much work, or whats the point?  Well, I finally tried it and guess what?  It wasn’t that much work and yep it was worth it!  Is this like deep dish pizza from pizza hut?  Nope, it doesn’t really even taste like pizza dough but it creates.. Read More

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Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken

I’ve been on a Mediterranean kick lately.  I am in love the flavors that encompass some of these countries such as Greece, Morocco and Spain.  There are actually 21 countries having a coastline on the Mediterranean, all with different flavor influences.  Some of my favorite tastes include garlic, mint, olive oil and olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, turmeric, saffron, anchovies, rosemary and thyme.  In particular I really love a spice blend called.. Read More

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