Tell your Italian grandmother to look away because this Bolognese sauce is not the labor intensive version her family has crafted for centuries. No this is a Quick Healthy Bolognese recipe. It’s the kind of Bolognese working Mom’s and Dad’s will appreciate. It’s less heavy, perfectly freezable and the kids will love it. What is…
Salsa and Sauces
Naturally Sweet Date Paste
Naturally sweet date paste is a real whole food way to sweeten your food. Whether you are embarking on a Whole30 or you’re ready to say goodbye to using so much refined sugar, this date paste recipe is sure to make your recipes sweet; the natural way! Naturally Sweet Date Paste Dates are not necessarily…
Fresh Pico De Gallo
Yummy pico de gallo is all about ratios. This is my foolproof Fresh Pico De Gallo recipe and I think you’ll find it’s your go to recipe for taco night. Not only do I love this pico de gallo on tacos and burritos, but it’s fabulous on eggs as well. One of my favorite breakfasts…
Quick Pickled Red Onions
There’s this show on Netflix called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and it really explains the essentials of any good dish. Flavor should balance and these components are exactly how you do it. When you taste something and you have that “something is missing” reaction it’s because you are short on one of these essential components….
Chili Lime Street Corn Salsa
I love a good corn salsa and nothing says summer like sweet corn. This salsa grew out of my love of 2 things. Mexican street corn and Chipotle Corn Salsa. The cheese in this Chili Lime Street Corn Salsa is purely optional. It really just depends on whether you want a more street corn flavor…
Roasted Tomato Blender Marinara
When friends call with extra tomatoes, I take them up on it. I love to make marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes. It’s actually not as difficult as it seems. You really don’t need to peel the tomatoes. My Fresh Tomato Basil Marinara is made with the traditional beefsteak tomatoes. This Roasted Tomato Blender Marinara is…
Just Like Homemade Turkey Bolognese
People always ask if my bolognese sauce is homemade. My answer? Well , sort of 😉 The truth is a good jarred pasta sauce only has fresh ingredients you can read and the texture and flavors only add to your homemade sauce. With some additions and your slow cooker, your sauce can rival any restaurant….
Easy Fresh Tomato Basil Marinara
Summer is winding down, so it means that the farm markets and our own gardens are over flowing with produce. If ever there was a time to do as the squirrels do and stock up, this is it. I love getting into the kitchen and cutting corn off the cob, freezing fruit, making jam, and…