If you're looking for a new tasty Keto friendly, meatless recipe for a busy weeknight, this Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is perfect! I know that it's been a while since I made a new spaghetti squash recipe. Partly because I make this one ALL THE TIME! But I wanted to experiment with a new recipe that was simple, Keto friendly, and meatless and came up with this Sun Dried Tomato and Basil version. Being on the Keto diet has its pros and cons. For some, it's ... Read More about Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Spaghetti Squash
Rosh Hashanah Menu Ideas
Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as The Jewish New Year; however, unlike the American New Year where we plan to make resolutions for a better life, it's is a time to reflect and look back at the mistakes made from the past year and plan on the changes to make it a better year. Below are some recipe ideas to help give you a little menu inspiration as you ring in the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Before we begin with today's post, let me start off with this disclaimer. I do ... Read More about Rosh Hashanah Menu Ideas
Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Italian farro combined with pomegranate seeds, goat cheese and walnuts in a balsamic rosemary vinaigrette makes a deliciously tasty and filling Fall salad. I first made this Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Walnuts back in the Fall of 2012 and haven't really thought about it since. I'm not sure why because it was delicious and makes a perfect lunch salad or to serve as a side dish during the holidays. What is farro? Farro is a type of wheat which was believed to ... Read More about Farro Salad with Pomegranate, Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash
Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar has a buttery, almond flavor that makes this the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Acorn squash isn't something I regularly make for no other reason than I didn't really eat a lot of it growing up and wasn't sure I would like it. In fact, when a family friend gave my in-laws some from their farm, they passed some along to me. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at the time, but they told me about a recipe that one of ... Read More about Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash
Pumpkin Pecan Sugar Cookies
These cake-like Pumpkin Pecan Sugar Cookies make the perfect Fall afternoon snack. They're not overly sweet and perfect for dunking! Do you prefer your cookies to be crunchy or soft? For me, it depends. If I've just finished my meal at a restaurant and want a little something sweet afterward, I love the crunchiness of biscotti to go with my cappuccino so that I can dunk it in. If I'm at home, I prefer softer, chewier cookies to snack on with a cup of herbal tea. Being that ... Read More about Pumpkin Pecan Sugar Cookies
Espresso Encrusted Roast Beef
Cooler temperatures mean roasting our favorite meals on a Sunday afternoon & recipes like this Espresso Encrusted Roast Beef will get everyone to table! Have you ever tried cooking with espresso? I never have, but when I saw a Grilled Skirt Steak with Kona Coffee Rub on a restaurant menu over the Summer, it sounded delicious. Since Kona is a type of coffee grown in Hawaii, why not switch it up a bit and use the Italian version to make this Espresso Encrusted Roast ... Read More about Espresso Encrusted Roast Beef