strawberry bruschetta

It’s the morning of my 23rd Mother’s Day and I’m up early. We watched one of my new favorite movies last night after enjoying an incredibly yummy dinner of seared sesame ahi tuna. Jeff was busy in the kitchen preparing that while I made pressed Italian sandwiches and Special-K bars for today’s picnic gathering with…

grilled chicken & bean quesadillas with spinach

I love how versatile quesadilla recipes can be. Truly a “use what you have” sort of entree, and it’s a great way to use up leftover, grilled chicken. Flour or corn tortillas are both wonderful choices for these, and Trader Joe’s carries a spinach tortilla that I absolutely adore. If you decide to use canned…

oven roasted root veggies & chevre

What a revelation! Lightly seasoned, oven roasted root veggies with soft chevre sprinkled over the top. This healthy side dish tasted amazing and I’m making it again tonight. If you’ve never thought to pair these two things together before, you’re in for a treat. Make more than you think you’ll eat. The veggies shrink considerably…

fresh strawberry ice cream

So easy and so delicious! Fresh strawberry ice cream! This recipe uses simple ingredients, and no eggs. Place freezer bowl of ice cream maker in freezer over night. Then in the morning gather your ingredients. 2 cups whole milk OR full fat soy milk 2 cups heavy cream OR canned coconut milk 1 cup sugar…

caponata long loaf pizza

Happiness is receiving a HUGE shipment of my friend Gary’s Italian sauces! He developed a new line called Pomodori and everything I’ve tasted is amazing. These sauces are available at some grocery stores, and online, at very reasonable prices. Today we’re focusing on his gorgeous Caponata… “Pomodori’s classic, Authentic Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish…