January is National Soup Month and there couldn’t be a better time for it. I enjoy soup year round, but there is nothing like a warm bowl of soup to start your winter meal. Not only does it allow you to round out your meal, but many broth-based soups are lower in calories and filled with good […]
Whenever I am in a quandary about which sandwich to choose (for breakfast, lunch, or dinner) I inevitably choose the BLT. It never disappoints. Thick cut, flavorful bacon makes for a sturdier sandwich, and a crisp finish on the fry means that with each bite I get just the right amount of everything and nothing […]
Fall is soup season. I like soup just about anytime, but there is nothing quite as comforting on a chilly afternoon as a steamy bowl of soup and a little something to accompany it. Crackers are always a good choice. However, you can’t go wrong with some bread or crostini either. When I was seven we lived in […]
Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian soup that should be in everyone’s recipe box. There are, of course, many variations on this theme. Some are better than others, but all have the basic ingredients at the base – beans, tomato, stock, pasta. Many recipes you will read have a small amount of pancetta or […]
I fell in love with the panini in 1983. I was a young man living in Italy. I lived in a somewhat small town mapped with cobblestone streets and thoroughfares. One of the thoroughfares, meant only for pedestrians, ran through the middle of town and separated two long rows of buildings with apartments above and […]
A good lasagna is hard to beat. There is a time commitment involved, but the result is more than worth the effort. It is a dish that is sure to please. When executed properly you get a good, thick, meaty sauce and lots of gooey cheese with each bite. The noodles will be cooked but […]
We continue our Monday series for July this week with one of my favorite FitFoods – Frittata. Frittata uses one of the most accessible protein sources, eggs. We have cut out some of the fat and cholesterol by using only half of the yolks. Beyond that, there is a minimal amount of fat in the […]
Mediterranean food speaks to me in a way that no other does. I am dizzied by the aroma of fresh herbs and garlic. Of course, you already know how I feel about olives. Fresh and uncomplicated is always the flavor of the day in Mediterranean cooking. Our dish for today, although Americanized, is a good […]
Yesterday we covered the basic items you would need to get started making pizza at home. Today we will cover the rest. As I stated yesterday, this is a fun meal to make with others, but be sure you have some time to devote to this process. I hope that you have great success. However, I must provide […]
I have had several requests for some type of gardening post. I had a couple for herb gardens and a mention or two about container gardens. I have decided to give you a taste of both today. Not only will this project produce amazing ingredients for your meals, but it will also make a lovely […]
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