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
Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Hellmann's mayonnaise makes every salad taste better like this delicious Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes. *This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own based on my own personal experiences. For 100 years, Hellmann’s has brought together the best ingredients - such as oil, vinegar and now cage-free eggs – to help bring out the best meals and moments to America’s tables. I personally grew up on Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise and ... Read More about Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives, Capers and Sun Dried Tomatoes