Insalata Caprese

One of my favorite snacks, tomatoes are both tasty and so good for you. Fresh tomato slices sprinkled with a little bit of salt and pepper is definitely a tasty treat…but when I add fresh basil and Mozzarella? Well, that’s a totally different story. Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Salad, otherwise known as Insalata Caprese, is one of the simplest and most…

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Lemon Pasta with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Onions Recipe

I love experimenting with pasta because the possibilities are endless when it comes to sauces and toppings. I would have to say that pasta dishes are my favorite “go to” meals because as long as you have some noodles on hand, you can make delicious tasting pasta with just a few extra ingredients. With spring on its way, I’ve been…

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How To Properly Blanch Vegetables

If you plan on freezing vegetables, then it’s a good idea to blanch vegetables. Blanching destroys enzymes that cause vegetables to rot. It will also help to keep them fresher looking and tasting. It tends to brighten the color of vegetables, cleanses the surface and also helps to slow down the loss of vitamins. If you do not blanch before…

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Tomato, Asparagus, Mozzarella Pizza

As I mentioned earlier this week, we’re heading to Chicago this weekend and I wasn’t lying when I said that I had pizza on my mind. It seems like I’ve had pizza every day this week…the big question is — will I even want pizza when I get to Chicago? Like that’s even a question…of course I will! In my…

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

We’re heading to Chicago this weekend and I could not be more excited because it’s one of my favorite cities. Chicago is filled with great places to visit and amazing charm…and I can’t forget to mention the delicious food! Just thinking about Chicago-style pizza is making my mouth water. The buttery, deep-dish crust and all of the ooey, gooey toppings…

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been noticing a lot of people mention that they were cooking and baking with rhubarb. Now, I must be honest, I have never tasted rhubarb and I certainly have never prepared a dish with it. With that being said, I knew I had to see what this rhubarb craze was all about. When I…

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{Tips & Tricks} Making Homemade Whipped Cream

Whipped cream can be the perfect addition to any dessert. However, many people often make the mistake of buying whipped cream from a store because they think that it’s convenient since it’s ready-made. Is the store-bought kind really whipped cream, though? Hardly. The store-bought “whipped cream” is packed with air and tends to liquefy faster than homemade whipped cream. Plus,…

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