Easy Family Recipes
Cavatelli and Broccoli is an easy hearty vegetarian recipe. This simple cavatelli recipe makes a great family dinner for Meatless Monday or all-in-one side dish anytime. Cavatelli with broccoli is a classic combination, close to many Italians hearts.This easy cheesy Cavatelli with Broccoli recipe is one of my go-to comfort foods. It is a budget friendly meal too! Cavatelli Because I grew up in Rhode Island , I grew up eating cavatelli. We have a thriving Italian culinary Continue Reading
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are just what Santa wants on the eve of Christmas. This easy oatmeal cookies recipes features white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, walnuts and seasonal spices in a delicious combination! White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies: Origin I sort of fizzled out by Christmas this year, and while I usually enjoy cooking, it had become a chore. Hence, the lack of recipes on the blog the past week or so. My much needed little break, seems to have Continue Reading
This Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bread recipe was developed as part of the Swerve Sweetener Ambassador program. I made the switch to Swerve natural zero calorie sweetener almost a month ago and have been impressed in how well it has performed in baked goods. Essentially, you really can't tell the difference between Swerve and standard sugar in most baked goods. It tastes, browns and has the same texture. I've also made a couple puddings with it with excellent results. Here are the other Continue Reading
Mushroom Agnolotti & Green Beans in Creamy Walnut Sauce is an easy meatless meal great anytime. This post brought to you by Frozen Food Foundation. All opinions are 100% mine. At my house the freezer is always packed full. There is generally a mix of frozen entrees and the occasional Chicken Pot Pie, for those times when I either don't feel like cooking or am deep in the midst of baking something for the blog. I also have a love of those 50 cent bean burritos in the freezer Continue Reading
Jalapeno Popper Meatballs make a terrific appetizer or entree anytime of year, but are especially fun during the holidays. I'm sharing my recipe today. Jalapeno Popper Meatballs During the holiday season, most of us like to kick things up a notch in the kitchen. We want fun & festive food, but only have so much time & money. These "Jalapeno Popper" Meatballs don't take very long to make, are a healthier option than actual jalapeno poppers , especially if you use ground chicken or Continue Reading
This Spicy Keto Tomato Dip, which I've dubbed Moroccan Ketchup, since it is sort of a marriage of the flavors of ketchup and harissa (a popular spicy condiment in Moroccan cuisine), is easy to make and requires very little actually cooking. There is no added sugar, which keeps the carbs pretty low in this ketchup. It is a great addition to a holiday buffet spread,since it allows guests to spice up milder dishes if they like. The dip would serve very well on the side of hummus. It would Continue Reading
