Pizza is so versatile. You can let your imagination run wild when creating. Coming up with this combination was pretty easy. I have been obsessed with fennel lately, so I added it as a topping. I could have eaten this whole pie by myself but I decided to share it with the hubby (haha). The…
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Cauliflower Au Gratin
Creating different sides for a meal can be fun. You can be very creative with different vegetables and toppings. Luckily my kids love pretty much anything, so it makes my life easier when creating a side. Cauliflower was the vegetable of choice this week, and I wanted it to be creamy like a potato au…
Sweet Tomato Jam
Tomatoes in my garden are in full abundance. We have so much that we make sauce and freeze it. Something that I learned as a child was how to make tomato jam. Yes I said “jam.” It’s so delicious and goes great on a cheese board. As we all know tomatoes are actually fruit, so it’s…
Delicious Ceviche
The heat is on this week in Philly. On days like today I just want fresh salads or juicy fruits. Ceviche is one of those dishes that I turn to when I want a no cook meal. A lot of people ask what Ceviche is. Is it good? What does it takes like? Well I have had…
Summer cocktail delight
Refreshing cocktails are a must have in the summer either for entertaining or sitting by the pool. This is a no hassle kind of cocktail. I recommend making a pitcher; because it doesn’t last. This drink reminds me of a whiskey sour but without all that sour mix. It’s not too sweet, but just right….
Thai Chicken Lettuce cups
In the summer most of us are trying to watch our carb intake. With these lettuce wraps you will not even miss those carbs. It’s a refreshing dish to start with as an appetizer or a main course. The only problem you will have is keeping them on the table. The peanut sauce just goes…
Red Lentil Pasta Salad
Memorial Day is just a couple of weeks away, which means BBQ season is in full swing. One of the most popular sides at a BBQ are those delicious pasta salads. The ideas of what to create for a pasta salad are endless. I personally love adding fresh herbs to mine. It makes for added freshness and taste. To…
Peas that Please
Peas are not in a lot of people’s forte. It just seems very plain with nothing too crazy about it; So people tend to keep passing it on at the table. I think with this recipe you will want to give it a try; not once, but twice. These peas are perfect for any special…
Grilled Pineapple spinach salad
I’m excited to be part of the Food Network dish series called “Sensational Sides.” In this post I wanted to share a delicious green salad with grilled pineapple. Adding fruits to the salad gives it that extra delicious flavor. This is great as a side or for a main course. Try grilling different fruits and…