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Meatballs with Ground Turkey (Gluten Free option)

Meatballs with Ground Turkey (Gluten Free option)

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 

Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey

Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey

Stuffed peppers are a favorite in our house when friends or family come for dinner. They make for a delicious meal, and spectacular leftovers. These beauties are loaded with lots of fresh basil, tomato, garlic, and onion. This recipe is on the lighter side as 

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

What to do with a bumper crop of basil? Make basil pesto! This is one of our very favorite ways to appreciate the freshness of home grown basil. At the end of our basil season, we usually make a triple batch and freeze it in 

Garden Goodness – Veggie Stacks and Basil Pesto

Garden Goodness – Veggie Stacks and Basil Pesto

Summer is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Nothing beats fresh veggies and fruits picked from your own backyard. I grew up in an Italian family who celebrated their fresh-grown produce and, thankfully, passed the passion along to my generation. This post celebrates