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 | Nov 28, 2021 | Recipes, Sauces, Sides, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
Brussel sprouts are in season right now. I have a hard time not buying them, especially when they’re displayed on the stalk. Everyone in our family loves them, particularly if they’re roasted – so I’ve been buying a lot lately. Unlike...
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 21, 2021 | Condiments, Curry, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sauces, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian
In my earlier days, the word hors d’oeuvre was typed in every single catering proposal I wrote. I just flashed back on that as my fingers quickly tapped it out on the keyboard. It’s still in there after all these years. This hors d’oeuvre idea was...
by Josie | Oct 21, 2021 | Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
This is an amazing dressing for hearty salads with chunky vegetables like cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers or as a dip or drizzle with roasted vegetables. We’ve enjoyed it over roasted carrots, cauliflower and eggplant – delicious! My...
by Josie | Jul 15, 2021 | Cooking, Freezer Friendly, Gardening, Gluten Free, Health Benefits, Meal Planning, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
I get pretty jazzed about the growth in our gardens, but one of my favorites to watch is our broccoli. This year has been one of our best seasons! We have several rows of broccoli that all stand about thigh high right now. We had to stake them to hold up their...
