The weather here in Philadelphia the last couple of days doesn’t really feel like Fall. Mother nature needs to get with it. Anyway I am ready for comfort food. Filling the house with warmth and delicious baking and soups. I started by making out some pumpkin cookies, but it just looked so boring (haha). So I…
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Couscous Salad
This little salad is great for lunch, or goes well along side a steak, chicken or seafood dinner. The nutritional value of this salad is a plus as well. You can add any bean to it to jazz it up anyway you like. It’s something easy to make for a weeknight as well. As a…
Frittata
Frittata are such a fun little dish to make. You can add anything to the mix and it will turn out delicious. It’s super easy to make and doesn’t entail a lot of dish washing afterwards. These are great for back to school lunches or leftover breakfast on the run. I added some fresh tomatoes from…
Guacamole Egg Roll
Egg rolls have come a long way. They have become a popular food to create even in your own kitchen. You can wrap up anything from meats, cheeses, veggies to even fruit. Go ahead and give it a try next time you host a party or bring it to a friend’s place as a treat. I am in…
Hawaiian Burger with a Ginger BBQ sauce
Like I mentioned the previous post, summer time is the time to grill. So have fun with your burger making. I love having a pineapple and ham pizza and thats where my idea came from. I took some cooked ham and pineapple and stuffed it into a burger topped with an extra sharp cheddar cheese….
Basil and Mozzarella Burger
I really feel that summer is made for burgers. Everyone loves a traditional burger, but why not spice it up and have some fun? Your family and friends will be intrigued in what you can come up with. I made 2 different burgers tonight for dinner on the grill. I will post them individually. I hope you…
Flatbread Pizza
We all want that easy dish to make here and there. Flatbreads aren’t just for wraps. Get creative and make some delicious pizzas with different toppings. From traditional pizza to a sweet and savory. These little pizzas are great for entertaining as well, if you planning on having a get together, these are great appetizers…
Tostadas Tostadas
Here is another favorite mexican dish of mine. tostadas are good as little appetizers for a party or as a meal, which is what I did in this case. tostadas are pretty much flat hard tacos, which you can get at the supermarket. IF you can’t find the flat tostadas already made, then buy tortillas and place them…
Italian Easter Pie
Being from an Italian and Brazilian family I know how much Easter means to us. I also know that my family enjoys sweets. My father is a baker. He would always bake different things for us. I remember him making this and I am not sure where he got the recipe; maybe from my grandmother or…
Brussels & Butternut Squash
One of the things I love to do is to incorporate veggies into my dishes or at least try to most of the time. I had a couple of things just sitting in the refrigerator and this is what I came up with. Making dinner every night for the family always keeps my mind moving…
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
As the Superbowl approaches us this weekend, there are lots of parties going on. If you’re hosting one, I’ll bet your thinking of what to make. Well I hope this dish helps you out. I took the famous Buffalo Chicken wing recipe and turned it into a meal, that’s super easy and fast to make. Ingredients: 6…
Limoncello
My husband is a big fan of Limoncello, being Italian and all. He always said he wanted to try to make it at home so we did a little research and found a great recipe that can be done in 4 days. We came across Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe on Food Network. It’s super easy and all you…
Homemade Delish 