Confession: I have a love, hate relationship with chicken parmesan. I love the idea of it, but in practice it often ends up losing its crispiness from the sauce (at least for me)! I think I’ve found a good alternative …
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Lemon Basil Aioli
When I think of a homemade sandwich, it often involves deli meat. I forget that you can have an elevated sandwich at home with roasted turkey, ham, chicken and even pork tenderloin! Did you forget about pork tenderloin? Do you …
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Summer Blackberry Caprese Salad
Picnics, barbeques, lake weekends, graduation celebrations- summer parties are upon us! Although getting together may look a little different this summer, virtual or at a distance, impressing your family and friends with a summer dish is still an option! I …
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Simply Delicious Cheese Pizza
Pizza will never go out of style or fail to be a family favorite. Whether you’re a fan of deep dish, thin crust or flatbread, there is a pizza out there for everyone! As the debate on whether pineapple belongs …
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Linguine Carbonara with Smoking Goose’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
There is joy in the simple things – a strong black coffee, the perfect over easy egg, and a lovingly made carbonara. This tried and trusted dish is a staple at many Italian restaurants, both high end and casual dining, …
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Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese with Fresh Pasta
This store cupboard supper can be out of the pantry and onto plates in less than 45 minutes, which makes it’s the perfect remedy for those nights where you’re convinced you don’t have the makings of a proper meal! By …
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Caramelized Peach & Raspberry Chicken
The combination of fruit and meat is one that is often overlooked, certainly underused. However, these delicious combos are not to be dismissed! Lamb and apricot are staples in north African cuisine, while pork and apple, duck and orange, and …
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Pasta with Kale and Summer Squash
It’s easy to fall in love with a pasta dish that incorporates loads of summer time veggies and is easy to make. This dish will fill you up without weighing you down while providing vital nutrients that your body craves.
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Grilled Summer Veggie Pizza
A couple weeks ago I explained how we plan our weekday meals using dinner templates. Like I mentioned, we usually do pizza night on Fridays and sometimes that means homemade pizza. It’s easy and fun! Plus we have tons of …
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Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Puree
Use the summer's best ingredients, and cooking techniques.
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Goat Cheese Caprese Salad
One of summer’s best treats in Italy or anywhere is Insalata Caprese or Caprese Salad, which, incidentally, also proudly displays the colors of Italy’s flag (red, white and green).
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Tomato Basil and Goat Cheese Pasta with Pine Nuts
Creamy goat cheese coated linguine seasoned with fresh thyme, oregano, and garlic, then tossed with sautéed pine nuts, roasted tomatoes and fresh basil. Clean, fresh, and delicious!
Weekly Inspiration
Fresh, Flavorful Summertime Recipes!
This week we are getting a beautiful 2-ounce package of basil from 80 Acres Farm out of Cincinnati, Ohio. They are a hydroponic farm that grows sustainable produce year-round. Here are four of my favorite recipes that utilize basil oil …
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Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a summer classic. This version uses goat cheese from Capriole Farm instead of fresh mozzarella. I have also substituted the basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil drizzle with basil oil which I personally like better. It …