by Josie | Dec 24, 2021 | Baking, Cheese, Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Noodles, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian
These ricotta, spinach and herb stuffed shells are one of our kids’ favorite dishes. It may seem daunting when you read “stuffed”, but this dish comes together quickly. Total prep time is about 30 minutes and total cook time is about 45 minutes....
by Josie | Dec 4, 2021 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Potatoes, Recipes, Vegan, Wild Rice
Everyone knows sweet potatoes are a great source for beta carotene, fiber and potassium and with that comes Vit A, Vit C and magnesium to mention a few benefits. But regardless of how good they are for you, we like them because they taste good and there a gamut of...
by Josie | Nov 26, 2021 | Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Nuts, Pesto, Recipes, Vegan
We made this pesto last week for the first time for our Smoky Chipotle Butternut Apple Soup. Love it so much, that I decided to serve it for Thanksgiving over roasted cauliflower steaks. It was gorgeous! This pesto is a chunkier pesto, not smooth like you may think...
by Josie | Nov 7, 2021 | Citrus, Gluten Free, Herbs, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
This is a really nice dressing for simple salads that might include toasted nuts, roasted vegetables, maybe a crumbled cheese. You can truly use it for just about any salad. We just really enjoyed it with our green leaf salad tossed with chilled roasted beets,...
by Josie | Oct 29, 2021 | Cheese, Citrus, Cooking, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Herbs, Meal Planning, Noodles, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
One of the last weeks of harvesting tomatoes, we make vodka sauce ~ also known as “pink sauce” ~ a color that results from red tomatoes and heavy cream. It’s a luxurious, “I-wanna-marinate-in-it” delicious sauce. The vodka adds a...
by Josie | Oct 1, 2020 | Bacon, Citrus, Cooking, Herbs, Meal Planning, Sandwiches
#BLT’s #DoubledeckerBLT #EndofSummerTomatoes If you’re like me, you still have tomatoes on the vine. These 80 degree days we’re having this week will spike sweetness on these prized possessions. Best way to make the most out of these end of season...
