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Shrimp and Brussel Sprout Linguine in Creamy Walnut Sauce

This delicious shrimp and brussel sprout pasta recipe features a creamy walnut sauce that is rich yet lightened up. It has become more and more evident that a diet rich in whole grains and healthy fats can make a significant difference in one's overall health. If you can make your family nutrient packed dishes, that satisfy both their taste buds and their tummy, they won't give you the typical health/diet food complaints. This Shrimp and Charred Brussel Sprout Linguine in Creamy Continue Reading

Lemon Walnut Biscotti Recipe

I have been making Lemon Walnut Biscotti, as one of my holiday cookies for several years now. It is a bright note in a cookie platter, and goes wonderfully with tea. This is the latest version of my recipe, which has evolved over the years. Continue Reading

Beautiful Alternatives for Those Without Space for a Christmas Tree

No room for a tree in your home? These beautiful Christmas trees for small spaces, will put you and your guests into the festive spirit. They are unique alternative solutions when a traditional holiday tree just won't fit. These space saving decorations are also great as secondary trees. Even if you have tons of room at your house these attractive and innovative small space Christmas trees are so cool, you may want one anyway. One way to solve the space issue and still have a Holiday tree, Continue Reading

Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate Biscotti Cookies Recipe

For me, pomegranates are one of those foods that I strongly associate with Christmas, probably more so because of their popular use in decorative arrangements this time of year, rather than from their use in recipes, but it still seemed the perfect ingredient to add to holiday cookies. The juicy seeds with crunch inside pair well with chocolate and are perfect for use in crispy biscotti. Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate Biscotti Cookies Recipe 1 stick of butter1/2 c. sugar1/4 Continue Reading

Light Pumpkin Ricotta Pie Recipe

Easy delicious Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake recipe. This Pumpkin Ricotta Pie-Cheesecake Recipe is a cross between a cheesecake and traditional Italian ricotta pie, so it is lighter than typical cheesecakes, yet richer than most ricotta pies. The pumpkin flavor while clearly present is somewhat subtle. The recipe makes a small pie, if you have many guests, you may want to double this one up. Looking for something a little different? Try my Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pumpkin Dump Continue Reading

Chicken & Homemade Gnocchi in Buttermilk Blue Cheese Sauce

Homemade gnocchi are super easy when you use instant potatoes! Instant potatoes are far more flexible than many people realize. I haven't made gnocchi (potato pasta/dumplings) for some time, because it can be a rather time consuming process, although my daughter adores participating. Using Roasted Garlic Instant Potatoes not only saved me a step, but provided some wonderful roasted garlic flavor. Perhaps the best part of using instant potatoes over cooking and mashing Continue Reading