Grilled Iceberg lettuce wedge salad topped with whole pecans and crumbled Goat cheese; then drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. I can't remember the last time I ate Iceberg lettuce, but it used to be the only kind my mother purchased while we were growing up. Somewhere along the way, I started using Romaine as my go-to lettuce and will also use the mixed baby green variety. So while I was out shopping recently, I decided to purchase a head of Iceberg lettuce and make this Grilled ... Read More about Grilled Iceberg Wedge with Pecans in a Balsamic Goat Cheese Vinaigrette
Broccoli Rabe with Chorizo
Broccoli Rabe, otherwise known as rapini, sautéed with chorizo, garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes a tasty side dish or main meal. Broccoli rabe (also spelled broccoli raab) or otherwise known as rapini is a green, leafy vegetable that is know for it's bitter taste. They have buds that resemble broccoli, but do not form a head. You can eat the leaves, buds and stems and is mainly used in Italian and Portuguese cuisines. My husband is a HUGE broccoli rabe fan; however, ... Read More about Broccoli Rabe with Chorizo
Oriental Dressing (Applebee's Copycat)
Make Applebee's Oriental Dressing in the comfort of your own home. It's perfect on salad or sandwiches and the family is going to love it! My family and I are not fast-food people and even my twelve year old when given the choice of going to McDonald's or Applebee's will choose Applebee's EVERY time. She just loves the food there and rarely eats off the kid's menu. In fact, her favorite thing to order are their Wonton Grilled Chicken Tacos made with their Oriental Dressing. My ... Read More about Oriental Dressing (Applebee's Copycat)
Flank Steak Stuffed with Brie and Zucchini
Tenderized flank steak stuffed with zucchini, Brie cheese, mushrooms and rosemary, tied with twine and sliced into individual portions; then grilled. Beef is more than likely going to be "What's for Dinner" this coming Father's Day. According to the most recent Consumer Grilling Study, three out of four Americans say that the one meat they grill the most often is beef (69%); while chicken came in second (25%) and pork came in third (6%). I would tend to agree as it seems ... Read More about Flank Steak Stuffed with Brie and Zucchini
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna made with reduced fat cottage and mozzarella cheeses, zucchini, spinach, carrots and crushed tomatoes. Yes. I am half Italian; however, I was never a big fan of ricotta cheese or what some may call 'pot cheese'; which is why I don't make lasagna, baked ziti or ravioli all that often. However, a while back I made this Low Fat Black Bean and Sun Dried Tomato Lasagna using cottage cheese and I LOVED it so much; that it inspired me to make other versions of ... Read More about Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
Roasted Tomato, Spinach and Chick Pea Soup
Vegetarian Roasted Tomato, Spinach and Chick Pea Soup made with roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach and chick peas is so creamy and delicious. Whether it's Winter or Summer, there is nothing like a nice bowl of hot soup on a rainy day! I started off making this Vegetarian Roasted Tomato, Spinach and Chick Pea Soup for lunch one afternoon. It looked fantastic with the chunks of roasted tomatoes, fresh spinach and whole chick peas, but it tasted a little on the bland side. I didn't want ... Read More about Roasted Tomato, Spinach and Chick Pea Soup