First of all lumache is a pasta which resembles a snail’s shell and is popular for its versatility in holding sauces with its ridged exterior and spiral-like curves that gives every bite packed with flavor. Sfoglini has added Calabrian chili peppers that gives the pasta a smoky, spicy depth of intensity that complements other flavors … Continue reading
If you are looking for a soup that is easy, healthy and inexpensive, this is the soup for you. Most of us know how beneficial lentils are in our diets and this is a good way to get those benefits in this warm soup, perfect for cooler months. This is another Melissa Clark recipe from … Continue reading
There are many versions of apple cake but Greek Milopita is special in that it is made with olive oil and yogurt. It’s a rustic treat with a moist, dense crumb full of apple chunks. I received this recipe in a Milk Street Magazine with an order I placed. I use to subscribe but I … Continue reading
This chia pudding will be a welcome addition to your breakfast rotation. Prepare the fruity pudding the night before to have a jump-start on your day the next morning. This recipe has been in my “draft” file since last summer. I just finished moving (but not unpacking) and I’m catching up with some drafts that … Continue reading
I was scrolling down my list of “drafts” and found this potato salad from last year that I never posted. So, without further delay – here it is along with a few other potato salads I enjoy. This time of the year I start to enjoy cold salads more as a side dish to grilled … Continue reading
I love all kinds of dips with fruit, vegetables, chips, even bread sticks. My blog is full of different versions. Crunchy, salty chips are a weakness and I don’t buy them often. Every once in awhile I get that craving and just have to get a bag – a small bag! A favorite are these … Continue reading
I read this recipe recently and thought to myself “another way to use Chia seeds”. This is quite a combination and has so many good things for you, unless you add the crumbled bacon on top. I have tweaked this recipe from the Food Network Magazine and so can you. Some time ago a fellow … Continue reading
While checking my “Ziplist” from Pinterest a few months ago I came across this yummy smoothie which comes from cookingandbeer.com. This is my kind of breakfast drink 🙂
Lately there seems to be a lot of recipes with chia seeds. Personally, I have not eaten them (the Chia pets come into my mind) until recently in a green smoothie. The seeds are packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants and they are also a good source of protein, calcium and iron. There are 2.5g Omega-3/ 1g … Continue reading
This idea came from Weight Watcher’s but I could not find Raspberry Cheesecake Sundaes as the recipe suggested. So, I bought Skinny Cow Strawberry Cheesecake low fat ice cream (available at 2 stores) instead and made it a strawberry smoothie. Now, this I will have for dessert and not in the morning. A special treat… See … Continue reading