Italian food is one of my favorite cuisines to make, especially during the fall when the weather starts to get cold and rainy. There is just something so comforting about an amazing bowl of spaghetti and meatballs on an October evening. Although I wish I could eat that way every night, I try to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle which means I can’t have pasta 5 nights a week! Although this dish is not full of carbs, it is full of flavor and cheese which is why I love it
Marinara Sauce is one of those sauces I love to have on hand because it goes with so much and it’s healthy for you! Did you know it is super easy to make from scratch? I’ll let you in on a little secret of mine- anchovies are the key to a decadent marinara. Even though you might hate them, I promise you, you won’t even notice they are in the sauce. They actually disintegrate in the sauce but add the perfect salty bite. I love to use San Marzano tomatoes
Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite things to make because of the leftovers! I love making this tenderloin on Monday and then have leftovers for sandwiches, snacking, and to top on salads for the rest of the week! Pork tenderloin is one of those proteins that can be bland so marinating it is key! It really takes on whatever flavors it marinates in, which is why this recipe is so delicious! The rosemary and thyme give it a hearty earthy flavor, while the lemon and mustard add a nice acidity.
Loaded Potato Soup is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. It is so warm and comforting, on a cold day there is just nothing better. Although I do love it, I always feel so full and heavy after I have it, until now. I have come up with a way to lighten up this soup and it is genius, my boyfriend couldn’t even tell the difference! So what I have done is, cut out half the potato amount that is usually in baked potato soup and substituted it with cauliflower. When you
Crostinis are one of my favorite things to make when I am having company over. They are super easy to prepare, and with only a few ingredients, you have a delicious appetizer that everyone loves. I particularly like these crostisis because of the balance of flavors they have- the brie has a salty, butter taste which the sweet peach compliments perfectly. The basil and honey on top add those earthy notes which make this dish really pop. These crostinis are so versatile though, you can use all kinds of fruits and cheeses, I am