This hearty vegetarian soup is the perfect lunch! The addition of eggplant to the soup adds antioxidants like vitamins A and C, which help protect your cells against damage. It’s also high in natural polyphenols, which may help cells do a better job of processing sugar…and it tastes superb to boot!! Continue reading
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Smoked Mozzarella, Grilled Asparagus & Tomato Flatbread
Today’s Flatbread is so easy and delicious! I grilled the asparagus and tomatoes and used fresh smoked mozzarella and shredded parmesan to add a nice flavor to the flatbreads then popped them into the oven until the cheese melts…so good…
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Charred Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad
The last of my summer corn was the perfect addition to this healthy salad. I charred the corn and added fresh plum tomatoes and ripe avocado, poured on a zesty-honey dressing and voilà a salad was born. Farewell summer…see you again next year! Continue reading
Buffalo Chicken Salad

When my husband works from home I have to come up with some clever lunches to keep him happy. This is one of his favorite salads – sometimes we’ll order it from a local restaurant, Blue Plate, and sometimes I’ll make it quick at home…It’s so easy to put together… Continue reading
Potato & Ham Patties With Poached Eggs & Cold Tomato Coulis

Some mornings I just want a hearty breakfast. Well this is just that kind of breakfast. The potato & ham patties can also be had for dinner with a white sauce or ham gravy… Simple and very good… Continue reading
Fresh Bruschetta & Toast

I love this appetizer!!! Many years ago when I was living in Philadelphia, I extracted this recipe from a chef at a restaurant called Felicia’s. It was one of the best Italian restaurants in Philly at the time. It was even mentioned in the movie Philadelphia with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Sad to say, I heard the restaurant closed which makes me even happier I have this recipe. I never wrote it down because I’ve made it so many times, but I’m writing it down for you today… Continue reading
Fresh Tomato Sauce
I love this time of year! The days are warm with a beautiful breeze and the evenings are just a little cool. Fall is approaching, the garden is slowing down and the Brussels sprouts will be here soon. This is the time of year when I like to make my own tomato sauce. Although we grow a lot of tomatoes, we did not grow any Roma tomatoes this year. So off I went to the growers market to buy a bushel of meaty Roma tomatoes. Just a tip for my sauce, I do not use any herbs in this first round because I use the sauce in so many different ways. When I am making a dish, that is the time I choose the seasoning and herbs. Just salt and pepper for this round… Continue reading
Fresh Salsa Made Easy

Summer, What a wonderful fresh time of year! I was in my garden yesterday and noticed the tomatoes are beginning to grow. Just a matter of time now. Well today I was craving fresh tomatoes so I went for my salsa that almost tastes like I just picked the tomatoes from my garden. This salsa is fresh, easy and delicious. Continue reading
Pork Loin Braciole

Braciole is an Italian American dish. The name meaning thin slices of meat, usually pork, chicken, or beef that are pounded thin and rolled with a stuffing. The traditional stuffing has cheese and bread crumbs, but like all good dishes, this roulade can be made with all sorts of creations. I stuffed pork with pork in this briciole so how could it be anything but delicious. I will defiantly make this dish again. Next time I believe I will try it with red wine. Continue reading