A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Eggplant bruschetta bites Prep time: 50 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes Serves: 4 The flavor of these bites is amazing: smoky from the bbq, earthy from the herb oil spice compilation, a bit pungent from the melted cheese and roasted tomatoes, and that great mouth sensation you get from…
Pasta with Tapenade Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil and lemon, this pasta dish is perfect for a variety of events, such as a dinner party or a picnic. Ingredients 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-size…
Green Panzanella Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Try this hearty summer salad, green panzanella with cucumber, zucchini, feta and basil. Ingredients ½ lb day old crusty whole grain bread, cut into bite sized cubes 2 medium zucchini 2 small Persian cucumbers ½ large red onion 1 can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed ¼…
Lingue di Gatto/Italian butter cookies Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 25 Lingue di Gatto or Cat’s Tongue are a delicious buttery crunchy Italian cookie, the perfect companion to a dish of ice cream or a cup of coffee or tea. Ingredients 8 tablespoons butter softened (112 grams)…
Italian Borlotti Bean Soup Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour 5 mins Serves: 4 A perfect hearty winter soup for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 sticks celery, diced 1…
Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4-6 Stuffed Fresh Mozzarella Caprese, an easy Italian summer appetizer idea. Make it with Cherry or regular tomatoes. Healthy and yummy the perfect party food. Ingredients 1 large and 1 medium fresh mozzarella 12 cherry tomatoes or 2 or 3…
Italian Eggplant Ricotta Bake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 4-6 Italian Eggplant Ricotta Bake the perfect summertime baked dish, a delicious vegetarian casserole. Easy, yummy and gluten free. Ingredients 3 tablespoons oil (45 grams) 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic minced 1 large eggplant diced 1…
Three Cheese Fig & Onion Pizza Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: Serves: 2 to 4 A thin crust pizza that’s packed with three cheeses, sautéed onions, fresh figs, and arugula. It’s great as an appetizer or dinner! Ingredients 1 bag of store-bought raw pizza dough 1½ TBS olive oil 1…
Broccoli Alfredo Tortellini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Broccoli Alfredo Tortellini is super creamy and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Ingredients 6 cups broccoli florets, cut in fairly small pieces 1 (12-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini 3 tablespoons butter ½ onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon red…
Tomatoes Stuffed with Pesto Brown Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Tomatoes stuffed with pesto brown rice is a vegetarian entree packed with the flavors of summer! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ large yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup brown rice ¼ teaspoon salt 12 tomatoes ¼…
Lightened Up Greek Yogurt Pasta Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Lightened up pasta with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream or butter! Ingredients 1 cup pasta 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 cups pasta sauce of your choice 1 small zucchini Parmesan cheese, shredded, for serving Instructions…
Easy Tiramisu Recipe for Kids Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 An Easy Tiramisu recipe, is a no-bake, delicious Italian no-bake dessert, made with every kids (and maybe adults too!) favorite ingredient. Ingredients 21 lady finger cookies 1 cup chocolate milk (250 grams) 1 cup mascarpone (250 grams) 1 cup whipping…