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Cappellini With A Traditional Bolognese Sauce

| Heidi

Cappellini With A Traditional Bolognese Sauce

Monday dinner was an Italian meatless spaghetti squash dish which was excellent. However, that put my hubby and I in the mood for a serious Italian meat dish. (Lightbulb)… A traditional Bolognese sauce. I only make this dish a few times a year because it is so rich. In the throws of winter I make it with a creamy Polenta because it just screams comfort, but in the summer I make it with a light and simple Cappellini.  You need to start early with this sauce because it takes up to three hours to prepare. It is a great dish for Sundays but it is not Sunday and I want it all the same… Continue reading →

Spaghetti Squash & Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauté

| Heidi

Spaghetti Squash & Fresh Tomato & Basil Saute

Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! When I was in college many moons ago, I spent a period of time ‘being’ a vegetarian. I only lasted about a year when I started craving rare beef… I did however develop a love for vegetables and a true appreciation for meatless meals. Although I used to buy my spaghetti squash, now we grow our own… Continue reading →

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple in a Black Raspberry Soy Sauce

| Heidi


So simple and still the first appetizer to disappear at every party. It has become a constant request during the holiday seasons. I like to make them and freeze them on a cookie sheet and then store them in a big zip lock bag. When I have surprise guests or just need an appetizer, I pull out how many I need and pop them under the broiler. In 15 minutes I have a tasty ‘sweet & savory’ bite. I accompany this with a sweet and savory sauce and bingo… A Winner!    Continue reading →

Greek Turkey Burgers

| Linda

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If you like Greek Salad, you’re gonna love these Greek Turkey Burgers. The burgers are seasoned with all the flavors of Greece and topped with a marinated combo reminiscent of a delicious Greek Salad; tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, green peppers, red onions and Kalamata olives marinated in a simple dressing, and feta served on pita bread slathered with a scrumptious Greek yogurt dressing! Fork and knife may be required… Continue reading →

Garden Tomato Salad with Avocado, Basil and a Balsamic Reduction

| Heidi

Garden Tomato Salad with Avocado, Basil and a Balsamic Reduction Honestly, what could be better than garden ripe tomatoes. I wait all year to make this salad! I single out the most beautiful tomatoes. I must confess, right now my husband and I eat a tomato sandwich every day for lunch. I won’t even touch a tomato the rest of the year, from late July till late September it is tomatoes, (and corn) for me. This is a simple salad, but a real winner… Continue reading →

Crispy Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki Sauce

| Heidi

Crispy Fried Zucchini with Tzatziki Sauce
One of my favorite summer vegetables is zucchini. Don’t be surprised if you see several zucchini dishes from me over the next few weeks. I have 5 zucchini plants producing right now and boy are they producing. This is one of my favorite dishes with zucchini. I served it as an appetizer on this occasion because it is so good. The tzatziki sauce with the fried zucchini creates an excellent flavor profile and is great for a meatless meal too… Continue reading →