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Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous with Red Pepper, Sweet Onion and Spinach

This Red Pepper, Onion and Spinach Couscous is made with whole wheat pearl couscous. It is a hardy vegetarian couscous and great for a side dish or meatless main course. French vs Israeli Couscous Not all couscous is created equal. I usually cook the French style, which is the very tiny grains. Pearl (also known as Israeli) couscous, is larger, about the size of a BB when cooked. Also keep in mind that most couscous is not whole grain, if it is, it will be clearly marked as whole Continue Reading

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

These pizza style vegetarian quinoa stuffed peppers are a fusion of two different cuisines. The quinoa is an earthy South American food staple, and pizza is a culinary giant in Italy and America. These quinoa stuffed bell peppers are easy-to-prepare and make a gluten-free vegetarian meal. A satisfying dinner alone or as part of a larger meal. These "pizza style" Tomato-Basil Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Mozzarella, are an answer to getting your family to eat a healthy, low fat, high fiber, Continue Reading

Leprechaun Balls: A St. Patrick's Day Dessert for Grown-Ups

This St. Patrick's Day dessert is only for the grown-ups. Leprechaun Balls have both Irish whiskey and Bailey's in them. Four or five of these will roughly equal a shot, so overindulgence could certainly make you loopy. Too many of these alcoholic little green dessert treats, and you might end out kissing more than a Blarney Stone, this Saint Patrick's Day...lol. Make Chocolate Coating a Breeze Chocolate Melting Pot- Electric Chocolate Fondue Fountain Pot with over 30 Free Accessories and Continue Reading

Leprechaun Poke Cakes: St. Patrick's Day Trick to Play on Your Kids

Leprechaun Poke Cupcakes are sort of a culinary fairy tale to mess with your kids. I thought it make a good addition to your St. Patrick's Day bag of tricks. Leprechaun Green Poke Cupcakes: St. Patrick's Day Trick to Play on Your Kids gold foil cupcake wrapperswhite cake mix (made according to directions)lime gelatinefrosting* (optional) Make a batch of white cupcakes, in gold foil wrappers (we all know leprechauns love gold right).Tell the kids that Leprechauns Continue Reading

Lemon Roasted Cauliflower with Truffle Oil

Lemon roasted cauliflower with truffle oil is a great low carb snack or keto side dish. This recipe for Roasted Cauliflower, with lemon and truffle oil, is a healthy snacking alternative. Roasted cauliflower also makes a wonderful side dish, and would be yummy tossed in with a simple pasta preparation, added to soups or even used as a pizza topping. Leftovers certainly won't go to waste. The white truffle oil adds a richness to the dish, while the lemon brightens it up. Roasted Cauliflower Continue Reading

Peanut Butter Biscotti with Banana

Peanut Butter Biscotti recipe with banana and a peanut butter icing drizzled on top. Peanut butter and banana are a winning combination and here they are teamed up in a biscotti Italian cookie! Everybody knows Elvis' favorite food was peanut butter & banana sandwiches, well this is my Italian cookie version of his favorite treat. Why not rock your own Banana Peanut Butter Biscotti this weekend, and shake things up. If your kids love them as much as my daughter did, you will quickly Continue Reading