Cornstick Cheddar Garlic Cornbread

When I make homemade cornbread, it often turns out much less exciting and tasty than I would like.  However, once I got a Lodge cast iron cornstick pan [thanks, St. Nick ;)], everything changed.  The shape of the pan allows the cornbread to get incredibly crispy on the outside, while maintaining its springy, moist textureContinue reading “Cornstick Cheddar Garlic Cornbread”

Gluten-free, Vegan Pasta Puttanesca

I created my own gluten-free, vegan puttanesca recipe tonight and it turned out absolutely delicious! With just a little work and a lot of love, you too can enjoy this delicious pasta dish! You can check out the recipe it’s based on here – Emeril’s Recipe Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, chopped or minced 1 28oz.Continue reading “Gluten-free, Vegan Pasta Puttanesca”

Super Easy Italian Chicken Salad: Dinner for 4 Under $20

Mike and I had our friends over for dinner the other night, and I thought it’d be nice to share how easy it is to prepare a quality meal at home on the weekend for less than $25! When I went to the store, I had noticed that Italian chicken stuffed portabella’s were on saleContinue reading “Super Easy Italian Chicken Salad: Dinner for 4 Under $20”

Roasted Turmeric Curry Chickpeas, Greens, and Rice

Tonight for dinner I decided to roast chickpeas (a good source of protein and fiber) and serve them over a bed of rice, spinach, and kale, and topped with mushrooms sauteed in coconut oil (which has healthy fat).  As I do with many things, I added turmeric, which is a particularly potent plant part ofContinue reading “Roasted Turmeric Curry Chickpeas, Greens, and Rice”