The tradition in the South is to eat collard greens on New Year’s Day, for good luck. We are all for tradition, but sometimes it is nice to try something NEW that still honors tradition. We feel lucky whenever we eat this rice dish, and it’s perfect for celebrating the New Year, or for any time at all. We love that it is super healthy, and … Continue reading Lucky New Year’s Greens and Rice
Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish traditionally made with fried eggplants, celery, vinegar, and capers, for a sweet and sour tasting dish. It’s often paired with crusty bread as a starter or eaten with the main course as a warm side dish, however, we often eat ours just by itself for a light dinner. This is our version where the main difference is that instead … Continue reading Eggplant Caponata, Classic and with Greens
When most people hear “ratatouille” they think of a stew-like dish with lots of big chunks of veggies. The guests think “yum”. The cook (you) thinks “that’s a lot of chopping” but not so with a layered ratatouille. This recipe is a time-saver. Pour some of your favorite marinara on the bottom of a baking dish, cut thick slices of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and … Continue reading Layered Ratatouille with Kina Savoy
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We created this recipe for the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. This tasty soup celebrates the current harvests of several favorite crops here in Southwest Florida, making it perfect for the season’s holiday menus. Soups are a great way to use seasonal vegetables from week to week. Most vegetable soups freeze well, so don’t hesitate to make a big batch, and store some … Continue reading Winter Solstice Soup
A lot of recipes for chicken cacciatore list only bell peppers but we kick up the flavor of this favorite with several different types of peppers – red and green bells, poblanos, Cubanelles, sweet reds, and sweet yellows. Each adds their subtle difference in flavor to make for a VERY flavorful meal, and if you want, some heat (from the seeds and membranes of the poblanos). … Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore with Mixed Peppers
If you’re looking for a low carb alternative to potatoes or rice, look no further than turnips. Yes, turnips! While they may be mildly bitter, roasting them will reduce that bitterness and add rich caramelized flavor. Note: One medium turnip (red or white) has about 8 grams of carbs while the same sized potato has over 35 grams. The turnip roots and the greens are edible. Most … Continue reading Roasted Salad Turnips and Sautéed Greens
The holidays are a special time of the year. While filled with family, friends, and celebrations, it can also be a challenging time trying to figure out what to serve that would be delicious, interesting, colorful, healthy, AND not take a lot of time or cost an arm and a leg to prepare. Here is a great go-to appetizer that checks all of those boxes … Continue reading Sauteed Arugula and Cherry Tomato Crostinis with Blue Cheese Crumbles
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