Category Italian Food

Pesto sauce

Here is the quick recipe for home made Pesto Sauce. Preparation Time:10 minutesServing: 1/2 cupCooking Level: Very Easy RECIPE TYPES:AO = Anti-OxidantDF = Dairy FreeGF = Gluten FreeHF = High FiberHP = High ProteinLS = Low SugarV = Vegan Ingredients 3 Cloves of garlic optional 3 cups of fresh…

Kumato tomatoes Bruschetta

Prep time:  5 minutes Bake time:   10-12 minutes cooking level : very easy Recipe Type : AO = Anti-Oxidant ,                         V = Vegan Serves: 2-4 Ingredients:  2 kumato tomato chopped one small red onion…

Spring Salad

Fresh Spring Salad Spring is the season when fresh fruits are in abundance, and so it is with my great pleasure that I share my favorite spring salad..A meal is not fulfilling without it. Recently I made a salad with…

Vegetable Lasagna

  This recipe of vegetable lasagna is always a hit with my family and friends.  It requires a bit of planning and grocery shopping, but it makes a hearty, healthy dinner that even your teenager will tolerate.  If you’re short…

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert and is a favorite all over Europe.  It instantly brings a smile to everyone’s face. Two of my favorite places to go for this dessert is California Pizza Kitchen and Olive Garden where I…

5 Minute Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

This is a good recipe for when you don’t have a lot in the kitchen and don’t want to spend too much time cooking and cleaning, but also want something easy and healthy. You do need to have tomatoes and…

Spaghetti with Zucchini, Walnuts & Raisins

Photo from Real Simple This is a great recipe from RealSimple.com that is light and healthy for the Spring and Summer.  You could substitute dried cranberries for raisins and add lemon zest, as well, if you like. Cooking Preparation Time: 15…

Basil Dressing

This recipe came to me from an old collection of recipes.  I thought it would be interesting to share with my friends.  I love basil and always like to cook with it. Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Tarragon-flavored Wine Vinegar 1/4 Cup…

Eggplant Parmesan My Way

On a Sunday I decided to make an effort to create a recipe that was low in fat and calories. I am big fan of using up what’s in the refrigerator. This is what I found. Serves: 2 people Ingredients:…

Garlic Bread Spread

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1    Loaf Bread 1    Whole Garlic, peeled Salt to Taste Parsley Flakes Black Pepper 2    Tsp Parmesan Cheese 1    Stick Butter, room temperature or melted Jalapeño, crushed (optional) How to Prepare: In a small chopper,…