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SUMMER PASTA

Sometimes in life you get blocked. No inspiration, no motivation, no passion for a lot of things you use to have passion for. Sometimes you may just need a day or two to unwind, time for yourself or an overdue vacation. While a vacation has not been in the cards for years for me andContinue reading “SUMMER PASTA”

Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms Gratin

Writers experience writers block sometimes and they do whatever they can do help unblock their creative blip. They go for a walk, sleep on it, write anything or go to a bookstore for inspiration. For anyone who loves to cook, however, what can you do for inspiration to create a new dish? There are manyContinue reading “Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms Gratin”

MAC AND CHEESE

Ever since I was a kid I have LOVED mac and cheese. Whether it was the school lunches or the instant macaroni and cheese which I lived on when I was low on funds as an adult, this was a huge treat to have. Now with more sensitivity to foods, especially a lot of theContinue reading “MAC AND CHEESE”

Simple Summer Beef Lettuce Wraps

I got the inspiration for this beef wraps recipe from the Pioneer Woman. She adds a lot of yummy extras in there but I kept it simple and added what I usually have in the fridge. This recipe is quick, easy and perfect for the summer. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 orange or redContinue reading “Simple Summer Beef Lettuce Wraps”

Farfalle w/Vegetables and Mozzarella

This is a recipe I created before I stopped eating regular pasta and switched to gluten-free. However, if you can find gluten-free pasta on Amazon or in your local health food store. Should you be unable to find farfalle. No worries!! You can substitute gluten free penne, ziti or even macaroni for this dish. ThisContinue reading “Farfalle w/Vegetables and Mozzarella”

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Sometimes when I create a new dish, I end up using parts of that recipe like a filling or a sauce, to create a completely new dish. In this case, I had made a Ravioli Caprese dish I hadn’t made in a few years, thanks to a recipe from Giada De Laurentiis a few weeksContinue reading “Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti”

Butternut Squash Soup

It’s when I’m at the calmest and most relaxed state that the recipes come easily to me. I received an immersion blender as a Christmas gift and of course I knew I wanted to make some sort of soup and put this bad boy to use! Butternut Squash is something that had been wanting toContinue reading “Butternut Squash Soup”

Minestrone Soup W/Canadian Bacon

When I saw Giada’s Christmas special on the Food Network I was excited to see all the food she made in that episode. I can’t remember when this episode aired but recently I got it on ITunes and was able to watch the food magic happen again. This inspired me to take a crack atContinue reading “Minestrone Soup W/Canadian Bacon”