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 Oh my Lord, do I love this Short Rib Ragu recipe!! Let me be honest, I love eating pasta pretty much any given time, but this meaty sauce is really so damn good, I am having a hard time finding the words to describe. Rich,…

 Can you tell I’m a little (ok, maybe a lot) jazzed up about my Instant Pot right now!! Yep here’s another recipe for ya using the mighty Instant Pot! But for the record, just because I used the IP in this recipe for Split Pea…

 Crispy Polenta Fries are THE. MOST. addictive little rectangles you’ll ever meet, and I’m very certain this claim is 100% accurate! So if you know me on personal level, you may have noticed that I never am able to resist this side/appetizer when I spot…

 My summer has officially ended! Back to school madness has begun and I will soon be carpooling, homework helping, PTA joining and field trip check writing again from now until what will feel like eternity! Speaking with many friends and followers of my blog over…

  Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers are healthy, juicy, lean and absolutely delish! Serve on Brioche roll, with arugula, tomatoes, cucumber with a dap of tzatziki, to really drive home the Greek flare of flavor! As the summer begins to wind down and the school…

 If there ever was a breakfast that was worth the calories, I do believe that this would be it! And how does this French Toast Bake manage to remain rich and custardy on the inside while still crispy and crunchy on the outside, is nothing…

 I said it before and I’ll say it again, “sneaking veggies” into dishes is the easiest way to indulge in the naughty foods you want to eat by cutting their high carb or high caloric content and replacing with healthier ingredients that are rich with…

  Spicy, smokey and with just the right amount of citrus, this dip is low carb, low calorie and packed with protein. Perfect for guiltless snacking, in any location, but preferably poolside.. with margarita in hand! Making salsas and dips are such an easy way…

  Slowly roasted tomatoes and garlic are edible proof that “good things happen to those who wait!” Sweet, chewy, jammy, savory and bursting little wrinkled morsels of summer that add an unassuming complexity to even the most simplistic of meals. And this recipe for Slow…

 Tacos are a blessing from above! And is it just me or are tacos having a serious moment for the last few years? Every where I go, taco this taco that! I don’t remember them being as popular with a near like cult following when…

 This sauce is so easy to whip up and is absolutely plate lickin’, lip smacking good! I originally made it to top my Lemon Ricotta Belgian waffles, but this fruit topping could also be enjoyed on yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes or french toast. Also…

  These waffles are super RICH, MOIST, AND CREAMY with just enough lemon flavor to complement the ricotta and neutralize the sweetness a bit, and the Blackberry Compote topping was a drippy dream of summer’s berry bounty! Well, its been quite a long three weeks…

  Packed with a rich umami punch, roasted eggplant with a ginger miso glaze is so easy to make and sure fire way to mix up the basic routine vegetable side items. I think this lends particularly well as an accompaniment to grilled steaks or…

 This little ditty was breed, as most inventions are, from necessity! I needed to bring a dessert to a church picnic that was didn’t require a fork/plate and would hold up without refrigeration. Not always an easy task in the summer time, on a day…

 Beef Bulgogi has become a family favorite in our house! A couple of winters ago we went to a Korean BBQ restuarant in NYC for a special dinner on Christmas night, and this is where I first fell in love with Mr. Bulgogi. The thin,…

  Meatballs are a crowd pleaser on pretty much any occasion! My recipe uses fresh Italian herbs, plenty of aromatics and a high quality parmesan to ensure that the mouths you are trying to feed are happy and coming back for seconds! Writing down my…