Have you ever eaten tomato pie? It’s a southern specialty that makes the most of tomato season by tucking ripe, juicy, flavorful tomatoes into a buttery pie crust And topping with a layer of melty cheese. There are a gazillion tomato pie recipes but I’m sharing my shortcuts and hacks for making an amazing quick & easy
Friends don’t let friends get through summer without trying a quintessential tomato sandwich for grownups. This southern staple is a summer eating requirement (right up there with corn-on-the-cob and root beer floats)! What Are Heirloom Tomatoes? Despite the name, you probably won’t find heirloom tomatoes at an antique
If you haven’t had avocado toast topped with bacon, do you even brunch? It’s the quintessential brunch dish and it’s so dang easy to make. Plus it’s super versatile because you can add all kinds of additional toppings. My love for bacon runs deep. I love it chopped on a salad, in a BLT, or as topper for this
Don’t shoot the messenger, but … I’ve never liked the Olive Garden restaurant. Yes, I know it’s an American institution but I think most of their food is terrible. The only dishes from Olive Garden I ever liked are the soups. So I set out trying to recreate them at home in a healthier way. This Olive Garden
This Italian Wedding Soup is a spin on a recipe developed by TV star and Fortina restaurant owner Christian Petroni and it features a delectable combination of robust greens paired with a hearty broth and bits of delicious pasta. Meatballs, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options Feel free to use ground chicken, pork or beef for the
Carbonara is an easy weeknight dinner – cozy, comforting and shockingly easy to make. First of all, you only need five ingredients. That’s why it’s called 5-Ingredient Creamy Carbonara. Creamy carbonara is the perfect weeknight comfort meal to make when you haven’t planned anything for dinner. If you keep some
We’ve been trying to eat more seafood. And the hubby isn’t a seafood lover. But these Healthy Weeknight Shrimp Tacos are spicy and flavorful enough to overcome his objections. The 30-minute recipe is easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, but it’s also delicious enough for company. Don’t forget about the
Just a few high-quality ingredients and an over-the-top dressing will make this Shrimp Salad with Herb Dressing your favorite go-to summer meal. And … it’s super duper healthy. In fact it’s Whole30 compliant, keto, paleo, sugar-free and gluten-free. But, most important, it’s super fresh, filling and delicious.
Believe it or not, it’s faster to scramble an egg than to make a smoothie. And these creamy scrambled eggs with arugula and Parmesan are lovely. They’re easy enough for a weekday morning and elegant enough for a special brunch. Plus they’re healthy, keto, sugar-free and gluten-free. I don’t know about you, but
Traditional cacio e pepe is an Italian staple, but have you ever tried it with zoodles (aka zucchini noodles)? This No Cook Zoodle Cacio e Pepe is light, packed with flavor, and you only need a four ingredients: zucchini, parmesan cheese, olive oil and salt/pepper. It literally couldn’t be any easier, especially in the middle
