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Appetizers

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Nothing says springtime like lamb. Grilled lamb chops are so easy and flavorful that you will wonder why you don’t make them more often. A simple marinade gives the meat a burst of flavor and the mint yogurt dipping sauce is the perfect fresh accompaniment. […]

Pasta and Broccoli – Pasta con Broccoli, An Italian Staple Dish

Pasta and Broccoli – Pasta con Broccoli, An Italian Staple Dish

Pasta and broccoli is a delicious vegetarian dish that reminds me of being a kid. My mom was a busy workingwoman like most of us today, so this was a simple meal she could whip up after a day at work. I love the rich […]

Roasted Eggplant with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Eggplant with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted eggplant and chickpeas taste so great together.  It can be served as a side dish or over rice or pasta as a main dish. It’s a great vegetarian recipe that also makes for a wonderful appetizer over crusty bread. See my “Cook’s Notes” below […]

Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Squash

Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Squash

Stuffed zucchini squash is a light, healthy Mediterranean dish that can be made with any type of ground meat. I prefer ground chicken because it does have some fat but if you want to go real lean, use ground turkey. It’s easy to prepare and […]

Chicken Vegetable Soup With Chicken Spinach Meatballs

Chicken Vegetable Soup With Chicken Spinach Meatballs

Chicken vegetable soup with chicken spinach meatballs, is a great healthy dish for a light dinner or lunch. I like to use ground chicken because it has great flavor and less fat than beef but any ground meat will work. You can also use ground […]

Ricotta Spinach Pie – Aunt Angelina’s Recipe

Ricotta Spinach Pie – Aunt Angelina’s Recipe

Ricotta Spinach Pie is one of those treats that my Aunt Angelina or as we all call her “Aunt Jeanie” makes. It’s an easy vegetarian dish that even the kids will love.  Store bought pie crust like Pillsbury makes it easy for anyone to make. […]

Vegetable Soup with Escarole and Beans

Vegetable Soup with Escarole and Beans

Vegetable soup with Escarole and beans is an easy, healthy vegetarian soup recipe that can be made for a quick dinner or a light lunch. Any small pasta like orzo, tubatini or shells works great in this dish, but most of the time I like […]

Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing with Homemade Healthy Croutons

Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing with Homemade Healthy Croutons

This easy recipe for Cucumber Buttermilk Salad Dressing with Homemade Healthy Croutons makes close to 2 cups so there is plenty for a big salad and leftovers for the next night. You could use it as a dip for a veggie platter or to serve on […]