Grilled Prosciutto and Black Truffle Pizza with Egg
Thu, 2/07/09 – 15:42 | 4 Comments

How many of us are blessed to have that brick oven in the back yard? Grilling pizza is no different then using a brick oven except you use your BBQ Grill. It comes out crispy and lightly smoky, just like you are eating pizza at a pizzeria in Naples. It is easier then you think with this fail proof pizza dough recipe.

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Crustless Quiche
Friday, 19 Jun, 2009 – 9:12 | 3 Comments
Crustless Quiche

An easy and guilt-free (almost) quiche recipe. This quiche recipe has all the flavor as it’s cousin the full-on crust quiche, just minus a few carbs. Quiche is a great dish to make and have on hand for a day or two; it makes a wonderful dinner when paired with a simple salad, as well it is great for breakfast or your weekend brunch.

Ramp Pesto Mac and Cheese
Monday, 1 Jun, 2009 – 19:17 | 4 Comments
Ramp Pesto Mac and Cheese

This is not the orange pasty mac and cheese out of a blue box. This reinvented classic is made with Mascarpone, Asiago, and Fontina cheese with ramp pesto. After dressing traditional elbow pasta with the creamy mixture it is put in the oven to bake until golden brown. Perfect with a nice green salad, crusty baguette and a glass of Pinot Grigio.

Fava Bean and Fennel Salad
Wednesday, 27 May, 2009 – 7:07 | One Comment
Fava Bean and Fennel Salad

Fava beans otherwise known as broad beans, faba bean, or field bean are native to North Africa and South Asia; but, they do grow very well in European countries as well as the states. It is believed that the Fava became part of the Mediterranean diet around 6000 BC or earlier. The Fava is very versatile, you can fry them and salt for a snack, add them to stews, or even eat with breakfast, the choices are really unlimited, just use your imagination.

Pea Soup
Saturday, 23 May, 2009 – 19:08 | One Comment
Pea Soup

Pea soup does not have to be limited to dried split peas. This easy vegetarian recipe uses fresh spring peas or you can substitute frozen if you are in a hurry or you don’t want to shell fresh ones.

Roasted Capsicum & Ricotta Pasta
Friday, 13 Mar, 2009 – 6:52 | 6 Comments
Roasted Capsicum & Ricotta Pasta

Need a quick and easy dinner that is not boring? Here is a simple and flavorful pasta dish using easy ingredients: roasted red peppers, fresh creamy ricotta and whole wheat pasta.

Your kids will love it: Purple Cauliflower Soup
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 20:53 | 2 Comments
Your kids will love it:  Purple Cauliflower Soup

Move over green eggs and ham, purple soup is here to stay! Your kids will love this fun soup that is not only easy to make but very healthy, as well as low fat. They will be eating their veggies and giggling the entire time.

Cauliflower Soup
Thursday, 19 Feb, 2009 – 22:40 | 7 Comments
Cauliflower Soup

Making soup can be very easy and this cauliflower soup couldn’t be easier.  It is so basic;  blanched cauliflower, puree with the blanching liquid and season with salt, pepper, butter and a little olive oil.  …