Author: Sally and Tanya

Fusilli con fave, vongole e calamari

Fusilli with Fava beans, Clams, and Calamari 1lb fusilli col buco (or any long noodle pasta) 3/4-1 lb. calamari rings 1 lb. clams (in shell pre-cleaned) 1 1/2cps. * fava beans (pre-shelled and blanched) 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1 TBS. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. extra […]

Eggplant Meatballs

Have you ever tried eggplant in your meatballs? It adds a nice depth to the flavor, and has the extra benefit of adding a little bit of health to your dinner. 

Eat Your Greens!

Though it’s no new discovery that vegetables are beneficial to ones health, did you know that greens, when eaten regulartly will improve your health.   Greens are filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant-based substances all of which play an important role in the maintenance and well being of your body.   Without […]

Eggplant and Pasta Incaciata

Eggplant and Pasta Incaciata is a traditional Italian dish that can be as varied as homemade tomato sauce.  Some variations will contain chicken livers, some will have ricotta cheese, some use bread crumbs and some will use different pasta.  The trick is to make it your own!   2 med.-lg. […]

Bountiful Banana Granola Cookies

Sooooo, you have bananas that very very ripe and you are walking over to the trash can to toss them out…STOP…DON’T DO IT!  There is never a good reason to toss an overripe banana.  You can easily toss them in the freezer (either in the peel or in a freezer […]

Cucumber Radish Salad

The radishes are staring at you, and you are staring at them. What in the world will you do with 6. You can slice one or two up in a regular green salad with dinner, or perhaps use them in some coleslaw with the cabbage you received this week, but […]

Rustic Italian Soup

    PrintRustic Italian Soup Ingredients1 lb. Italian sausage 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil 2 carrots (diced) 2 green onions (diced) 1 tbsp dried basil (if using fresh basil reduce by 1/2 and add when the soup is done) 1 1/2 cups zucchini 1 1/2 cups yellow squash 1 cup […]

Pomegranate Reduction Sauce

Want to try something a little different with those pomegranates?    How about a reduction sauce, it’s quick, easy and adds a wonderful flavor for meats without the heaviness of gravy.