A good food blog for happy eating
Mediterranean Paella is a rice based dish that combines the fabulous flavors of Spain with your favorite proteins and veggies, all served in a festive pan sure to impress. It’s perfect for gatherings or a special family dinner. This dish dates back to the 10th …
Chicken Saltimbocca alla Romana is a delicious protein packed meal that comes together quickly and is bursting with flavor. This version uses chicken breast, prosciutto, sage leaves, Marsala wine, and butter (or your favorite non-dairy spread). The Marsala wine adds a full round flavor to …
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of tender chicken, rich sauce, and savory vegetables make for a warm and satisfying meal. The aroma of the dish as it cooks will fill your home …
Mediterranean Flounder with Veggies and Feta will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Flounder fillets, fresh zucchini, colorful bell peppers, zesty red onions, creamy feta, and a harmonious blend of herbs and spices make this dish is a true celebration of …
You know it’s summer when your Italian family starts sharing pictures of their Baked Stuffed Zucchini in the family group text! There are lots of ways to make this delicious dish, depending on what you have on hand. This week I used garden zucchini and …
This BBQ Shrimp and Grits recipe combines grilled shrimp, cheesy grits and a sweet and spicy homemade BBQ sauce. We have lived in both Charleston, SC and Baton Rouge, LA over the years. We quickly fell in love with the food culture of both regions. …
Salsa Verde Chili is a nice option when you want to switch it up from tomato based chili. Made with ground turkey, white beans, and store bought salsa verde, it’s also a healthy, hearty, protein packed meal. Salsa Verde Chili comes together quickly, so have …
Traditional Italian red sauce was a weekly staple in our home. Sundays were for pasta, and my parents would start the sauce early in the morning. The sauce simmered on the stove for hours, and we served it at one o’clock pm for “Sunday Dinner”. …
I grew up in an Italian home where meatballs were the ultimate comfort food. Even after I moved away, I was always welcomed home with a fresh pot of meatballs on the stove. Friends and family all know and love the “famous” meatballs made by …
Pumpkin Veggie Curry is a warm, hearty dish packed with plant based protein and loaded with the flavors of fall. Filled with chickpeas and veggies, it makes a hearty dish that is perfect for a cool day. In addition to an entire can of pumpkin, …
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a versatile one dish meal or a flavorful side. It is one of our favorite dishes to make for dinner and then enjoy all week long for lunch. We serve it at cookouts, take it to picnics, and serve it alongside …
A recent trip to France inspired this Zucchini and Goat Cheese Stacks recipe. We prepared this plate of deliciousness during our wonderful cooking class in Provence at La Cuisine Provencale. Our version isn’t nearly as pretty as the dish we created in St. Remy-de-Provence, but …
Cauliflower, onion, garlic, broth, rosemary, and oil. That’s all you need to make the to-die-for cauliflower soup from Lidey Heuck (New York Times) . It’s soup-er easy to whip this up, especially if you have an immersion blender. Serve it with crusty bread, focaccia, or …
Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili on a cold day. This pumpkin black bean chili is filled with warm fall flavors and is made with ground turkey for a protein packed meal. It’s a healthy option that will warm you up from the inside. …
