Why would you want to make Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts? Well, there are few things that can make a simple water chestnut seem like anything more than a bland, round nut. When you wrap it in bacon and dip it in spicy mustard, suddenly the water chestnut is all anyone can talk about! The salty bacon…
If you are looking for a low carb side dish to impress even the most skeptical person in your family, this loaded fauxtato au gratin recipe is one for the list. By using cauliflower in place of the potatoes, you are increasing the amount of fiber, which decreases the net carbs in the dish! I…
If you are tired of plain baked potatoes, you’ll want to give this crispy alternative a try. Crash hot potatoes originated in Australia and were made popular by the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond (who just happens to be one of my daughter, Elena and my favorite celebrity chefs.) As part of our new routine, we…
It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by adding a rich and syrupy balsamic glaze instead of straight vinegar to top it off. This, combined with a really good quality extra virgin olive oil, is all you need to make this classic…
When I first started to look at easy recipes for kids to teach my daughter, I thought about how my love of cooking started. It started at a young age watching my mother, father and grandparents cook. I was raised in a very loud, loving and stereotypical Italian family. Aunts, Uncles, cousins, grandparents… we all…
