Homemade Pesto and Pasta

There is no better taste of homemade basil pesto. This was so fragrant, it was better than any spring candle I have at home. It was super easy to make too I can’t believe I haven’t made this before. The recipe is basically putting all the ingredients in the food processor then serving over pasta. …

Balsamic Pasta Salad

I’ve always loved my mom’s pasta salad.  It was different from everyone elses pasta salad and reminded me of my Italian heritage.  Loaded with artichokes, olive, pimentos, three bean salad, italian dressing and parmesan cheese, this was not the mayo-laden stuff served by the tub at your lunchroom cafeteria.  I had a hankering for my …

Ratatouille

I came across ratatouille when I was searching for healthy veggie sides for my weekly meal prep. This dish is full of healthy veggies and most importantly looks beautiful. Perfect side dish if you want to show off your artistic side and bring the wow factor to your local friendsgiving. Ratatouille is a multiple part …

Borscht

My grandmother would always make this recipe, winter, summer, Borscht knows no season. Its a way of life. You can enjoy this hot soup in the winter and as a cold soup in the summer. I’d argue the real reason we have it all year round is because it pairs perfectly with sour cream and …