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Chicken, Main, Pasta

Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Tomato Sauce

My Chicken Parm with Fresh Tomato Sauce is so much tastier than regular old Chicken Parm. Making the sauce is a bit of a process, because you need to peel fresh plum tomatoes and then chop all of them up. But it’s worth that energy, especially when tomatoes are in season. To peel a tomato skin off a tomato, you need to cut out the core, score an X on […]

Main, Meat

Pork Souvlaki

This Pork Souvlaki recipe from Ina Garten is a total KEEPER. I strongly recommend marinating the pork as soon as you can. The longer, the better. I did mine for 6 hours. I definitely think the marinade helps tenderize the meat. The recipe calls for pork shoulder, which is typically roasted slow and low. But this recipe cooks the meat super duper fast – like in less than 10 minutes!! […]

Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Quick Ditalini and Plum Tomatoes

Sometimes a dish with the quickness is just what you need. That’s how I feel about this Ditalini (Or Elbows) with Plum Tomatoes. It’s so fresh and can be eaten on its own as a light dinner or lunch or as a side. I add a bit of red pepper flakes for some spice, and top with chopped mozzarella because it’s just so delish. You could also go with grated […]

Bread, Breakfast

Baked French Toast Casserole

I’ve been making this Baked French Toast Casserole for family brunches for a bazillion years now. I actually double the recipe, and there are NEVER any leftovers. The recipe comes from Paula Deen, so yes it is chockful of butter and sugar. I strongly advise to just up your fitness routine on the days prior and after consuming this. I recently made it for our Family Fantasy Football Draft Day […]

Salads, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Healthy Eats: Lentil Salad

I’ve been making this Lentil Salad all summer long to go with a sandwich or to just eat on its own. Lentils are packed with protein and fiber and are so good in salads and soups. Be sure to use brown or green lentils for this as red ones become much too mushy to hold their shape. Feel free to swap out the veg you love. If you feel like […]