This Instant Pot Bean Soup with Spinach and Pesto packs a ton of nutrients, from beans, spinach, and other veggies. But it’s not short on flavor, with the incorporation of Parmesan rind, lemon juice, and basil pesto, for a nice European twist. Making it in the Instant Pot (or other pressure cookers) will allow you…
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Best Green Salad Recipe
I know it’s hard to get super enthusiastic about salad. But this is The Best Green Salad Recipe I’ve ever tried. It’s made from only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in no time. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal. It’s an easy option for parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This simple green salad is extremely…
Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup
This Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup is a very simple cabbage soup recipe that requires zero nurturing…. just drop it in a slow cooker and give it time. The list of ingredients is short, and the preparation takes no more than 15 minutes. The rest is done by your crock pot. Even though it’s extremely easy to make,…
Burrata Pasta With Lemon Basil Pesto
Have you ever wonder what is Burrata? I’ll give you a hint…it’s a cheese! Below I’ll expand upon that definition and provide you with an amazing Burrata pasta recipe with orecchiette pasta and homemade lemon basil pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes (it’s just crazy good). What is Burrata? Burrata is a soft Italian fresh cheese that has…
Apple Sauce Crepes with Honey Ricotta
This post, featuring Apple Sauce Crepes with Honey Ricotta, is sponsored by North Coast – a producer of organic apple juices, apple sauces, and apple cider vinegars. These Apple Sauce Crepes with Honey Ricotta are made with cinnamon crepes, North Coast Organic Apple Sauce, organic ricotta and raw honey. These crepes are super delicious and…
Andalusian Gazpacho – Classic Spanish Recipe
When the summer arrives with it’s abundance of fresh produce like: tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers; you’ll surely find Gazpacho in practically every household throughout Spain. Originating in Andalusia, here’s the recipe for the most simple and classic Andalusian Gazpacho. What is Classic Andalusian Gazpacho Classic Andalusian Gazpacho has very little or nothing to do with the…
Greek Spinach Rice With Feta (Spanakorizo)
This Greek Spinach Rice also known as ‘Spanakorizo,’ is perhaps one of the most popular, healthy, traditional and authentic of Greek dishes. It has a soft and creamy texture with an abundance of nutrients from the cooked spinach, fresh herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It can be served as a main dish…
Smoky BBQ Burger with Garlic Aioli & Fried Egg
Who knew Budweiser was expanding their product line into the world of sauces & marinades? Well, I’m participating in a challenge, with number of other bloggers, to feature recipes with this new line of Budweiser BBQ Sauces and Marinades. This first post features Budweiser BBQ Sweet & Smoky Sauce in this recipe for Smoky BBQ…
Mediterranean Platter with Hummus & Feta
With the arrival of summer, so too comes the call for light and refreshing meals. This Mediterranean Platter with homemade roasted red pepper hummus, a medley of fresh veggies, olives, and feta, is the perfect way to satisfy this summer itch. Serve it with some pita bread and I’m sure it’ll leave you feeling amazing. Mediterranean…
Italian Rice Salad with Tuna (Insalata di Riso)
This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor, a producer of sustainably caught tuna, which I used for this Italian Rice Salad with Tuna (Insalata di Riso). It’s a very healthy, light and refreshing meal, which is sure to satisfy. Fresh summer produce, like tomatoes, peppers and corn, combine with this amazing Albacore tuna rice to create…
