I love this time of the year when you can stop at roadside stands and buy fresh produce from the local farmers. I recently bought 2 eggplants. My intention was to grill them, but I forgot about them. I decided it was time to use them so I made up a quick version of eggplant parmesan. I used it as a side dish, but it could definitely stand on its own. I hope you enjoy this and make sure you…
We are really trying to eat healthy in 2017. The Butcher is on board and that makes it so much easier. Our newest addiction is cauliflower disguised as bread sticks with cheese. They are delicious. You can use Marinara sauce for dipping. This makes great appetizers or a main course. Finding recipes like this makes it much easier to stay on track. Cheesy Cauliflower Bread 1 large head of cauliflower 4 oz. of grated Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese 4 oz. of shaved…
Those of you that know me know that I don’t need an excuse to make a healthy lasagna alternative. I have long been a fan of spaghetti squash. It is easy to cook and you get the benefits of having “pasta” without the guilt. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Spaghetti Squash (3 small to medium spaghetti squash) salt and pepper to taste 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese 4 Tablespoons grated…
I love having an herb garden. Many times, I have beautiful herbs but I don’t take full advantage of them. Basil is one of the herbs that gets overlooked. I like to make a Caprese salad–sliced tomatoes, topped with sliced Mozzarella cheese and basil with a viniagrette dressing drizzled over the top, but I still have a lot of basil that needs harvesting. I am sharing a recipe today that will give you a cool meal on a summer night…