An Antipasto Pasta Salad loaded with hunks of cheese, pepperoni, salami, black olives, peppers, artichoke hearts and more. Dressed in a nutty and tangy simple, balsamic vinaigrette. I’m always in search of great salads that I can bring to teacher luncheons, potlucks or barbecues, or honestly, make on Sunday meal prepping for the week, tastes…
Salads and Dressings
Best Italian Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pasta salad is my favorite and this recipe for the Best Italian Pasta Salad is tops!! Loaded with fresh veggies like, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and dressed in a bright and simple balsamic vinaigrette! It’s perfect to bring to your next picnic or potluck or make or use as meal prep, add a…
Ingredient Substitution Chart
I hate it when I am in the middle of a recipe and suddenly realize, I am out of an ingredient, argh, now to find a substitution or alternative ingredient. I hope you find this Ingredient Substitution Chart handy. Print out this free printable and put inside a cupboard or pantry for easy referencing. Please…
How To Make Homemade Croutons
Such simplicity, yet such complexity. Today you will learn how to make homemade croutons, they are a favorite in our house! Crunchy outsides with the right amount of chewy inside. Four simple ingredients and you are ready to dress up a soup, add crunch to a salad, or nibble on during the day. What are…
Greek Quinoa Bowls with Romesco Sauce
Healthy, bright and tasty Greek Quinoa Bowls with layers of fresh and crisp veggies, feta cheese, nutty and protein packed quinoa and a delicious Romesco sauce! What is Romesco Sauce? Glad you asked, it was new to me as well. Originating from Tarragona, Catalonia, this Spanish thick and hearty tomato-based sauce was used by fishermen in…
Best Easy Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes for 2020
These are the Best Make ahead Thanksgiving & Holiday recipes, at least in our family! Spend more time with family and friends with these delicious make ahead holiday recipes. Tender tasty Turkey, amazing silky smooth giblet gravy, tantalizing side dishes, seasonal salads, non-traditional desserts and drink recipes for young and old. I am all about…
