Mushroom risotto in chicken and white wine broth is a delicious creamy Italian rice that turns ordinary mushrooms into a yummy dish. Looking to enjoy a warm and satisfying dish for dinner tonight? Creamy risotto in a white wine and chicken broth is sautéed with garlic and onions, tossed with cremini mushrooms, and topped with…
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Slow Cooker Pork Osso Buco Recipe
Have you ever tried a new food and fallen absolutely in love with it? Then wondered how on earth you had gone all your life without ever tasting it before? That’s what happened to me when I made pork osso buco for the first time.
How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It’s Good For You)
The days are growing colder here in the Northeast, and winter is nearly upon us. That means it’s also nearly cold and flu season. Drinking a steaming mug of beef bone broth is a wonderful way to strengthen your immune system during these months. In fact, bone broth is such a wonderful health-boosting food that my family and I love drinking it year round.
Turkey Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
This tossed turkey salad with roasted sweet potatoes is so refreshing, satisfying, and delicious. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey…or the leftovers! Really, no matter how many family members and friends crowd around the table or how much we eat, I’ve never been to a Thanksgiving feast where there weren’t lots of leftovers for the next day…
Cauliflower And Carrot Purée Recipe
This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish. Ever been so busy preparing the main entrées for Thanksgiving that you didn’t have time to come up with a special vegetable side? No worries this Thanksgiving! This beautiful cauliflower and carrot purée is a quick, easy, and elegant side dish that pairs…
Beef Liver With Bacon And Caramelized Onions Recipe
Beef liver with bacon and caramelized onions is one of those dinners that surprises you in the best way. It’s deeply savory, and it comes together fast, so you can put something truly nourishing on the table that feels rich and satisfying, not restrictive or complicated, and still support your feel-good goals. Featured comment This…
Pomegranate Spinach Salad Recipe
Bid goodbye to the boring side salad with this bowl of crisp, baby spinach, juicy pear slices, sweet pomegranate seeds, and tangy goat cheese. Paired with a homemade, paleo apple cider vinaigrette, this salad is a healthy feast of fresh and seasonal ingredients.
Caramelized Bosc Pears Recipe
Now that it’s mid autumn, one of my favorite fruits is finally in season! Bosc pears with their beautiful russet-brown skin are called the “aristocrat of pears”. Their pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor make them a lovely addition to fall desserts.
Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole (Gluten Free And Paleo)
Creamy chicken potato casserole is a twist on chicken pot-pie and scalloped potatoes. You’re going to love this easy to make casserole. What is autumn like where you live? Here in New York this beautiful season always seems to go by too fast. Maybe I feel that way because it’s my favorite time of year….
Garlic Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe
Enjoy a delicious garlic chicken meal with fresh ingredients, including basil and olives, all enveloped in a rich easy homemade tomato sauce. Last week was my son Peter’s birthday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that he takes all these gorgeous food photos. Happy birthday, Peter! If you’re curious about the…
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
Spaghetti squash is a winter squash that transforms into long, spaghetti-like strands when cooked. This recipe roasts the squash in the oven until tender and lightly caramelized. Unlike boiled, steamed, microwave, or pressure-cooked spaghetti squash, this simple method delivers the best texture and roasted flavor with minimal effort. Featured comment Thanks! This was easy and…
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast Recipe
This savory, spice rubbed pork roast with its rich basting sauce makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner. This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would…
Absolutely Delicious Gluten Free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This gluten-free Shepherd’s Pie features savory ground lamb in a homemade gravy with Red Boat (or Worcestershire sauce), nutmeg, chicken stock, and tomato paste, topped with creamy mashed potatoes made with coconut milk and butter. If milk agrees with you, regular milk works, too. Unlike cottage pie, this traditional comfort food uses lamb instead of…
One-Pot Paleo Stir Fry Chicken Recipe
One-pot paleo stir fry chicken with kale, broccoli, and sweet potatoes is a quick and nutritious meal. Several weeks ago, I planted new seedlings in my vegetable garden: cabbage, romaine lettuce, Brussels sprouts, and butternut squash. I’m hoping for a lovely autumn harvest! However, I didn’t have to plant anymore kale. My spring kale plants are still growing like crazy….
10 Minute Wild Shrimp With Paleo Coconut Sauce
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal in minutes with this easy-to-make wild shrimp with coconut sauce. This coconut sauce recipe is gluten free, paleo, and low carb so everyone at your table can enjoy it. Featured comment I made this wonderful dish [wild shrimp] last night and it was absolutely delicious!!! I will be using…
Zucchini Lasagna Casserole That Really Rocks
Sensational taste alert!
As I’m writing this, it’s raining heavily outside which has cooled things off a bit and that makes it the kind of day for zucchini sausage and beef casserole. Think lasagna with zucchini instead of noodles. Each mouthful keeps you salivating for the next bite.
My Secret For Juicy Grilled Pork Chops (With Chimichurri Sauce)
Fire up the grill and get ready to dig into the tastiest juicy grilled pork chops topped with zesty chimichurri sauce. I almost gave up on pork chops. I had tried many different ways to cook them, but often times they’d come out too tough, like leather. But then I discovered the tenderizing secret: brining! I…
Grilled Zucchini Roll Ups (Gluten-Free, Paleo, And Low-Carb)
Rolling up grilled zucchini with bolognese sauce and fresh parmesan really takes grilled zucchini to the next level. Wow! These little grilled zucchini roll ups make an amazing appetizer. Nicole took me on a field trip last week. I say that because when my kids were small, I planned many of the field trips for our homeschool…
Mozzarella Wrapped In Prosciutto With Basil Sauce
Baked sweet ground sausage and creamy mozzarella wrapped in delicate slices of prosciutto makes an amazing quick appetizer. I was going to bring you a recipe for a Zucchini Sausage Lasagna Casserole today, but the pictures didn’t quite come out the way Peter and I wanted them too. And by the time we realized this, the…
Zucchini Noodles With Buttery Beef Gluten Free Gravy
Ground beef and zoodles are a match made in heaven in this cozy skillet dinner. Fresh zucchini noodles make a delicious pasta substitute, tossed with savory ground beef and a rich buttery gluten free gravy. Featured comment [Zucchini Noodles With Buttery Beef Gluten Free Gravy] Still cooking but I made it before and it’s really…
Strawberry Granita (Low-Carb And Sugar Free Recipe)
Light cold strawberry granita is just what you need to cool off on a hot day. Made with strawberries and stevia, it’s a fun dessert with no sugar. All I can say is, “It’s hot outside!” The mercury is rising and icy, strawberry granita is light and cold; just what I need to cool off on…
Sautéed Kale Tossed With Bacon Recipe
Sautéed kale tossed with bacon is an easy vegetable side dish made with fresh kale, crispy bacon, and simple seasonings. Cooking the kale until just tender helps mellow its natural bitterness, while the bacon adds rich, smoky flavor to every bite. It’s time to up my kale game. Today I’m lightly sautéing my fresh-picked kale…
Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese Recipe
You’re going to love this nutritious low-carb eggplant rollatini bolognese . Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course. Buon appetito! Today, I am revisiting one of my favorite recipes: eggplant rollatini. This time I’ve updated it with a special twist, stuffing these delicious bundles of eggplant with mozzarella cheese and a meaty bolognese sauce….
Healthier Homemade French Fries Recipe
These homemade french fries really are wonderfully easy to make, and they surpass restaurant fries, hands down. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, not a bit greasy: these better-for-you fries are in a category all their own. Featured comment […] saw your son’s pictures and just had to try this! I usually slice up and…