Inspired by my husband’s Italian heritage, from spaghetti and meatballs to eggplant parm these healthy Italian recipes are sure to please.
Reader favorites include Baked Beef and Ricotta Meatballs, Grilled Chicken Parmesan, and Sausage and Eggplant Baked Pasta
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast comes together in minutes and will permeate your house with the aromas of rosemary, garlic and red wine while it cooks. March is going to be a busy travel month and, in fact, I have three business trips …
A healthier version of an Italian comfort classic, your entire family will love this flavor-packed Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Crispy Panko Topping. With a last name like Della Croce, you’ve probably figured out by now that I’m married to an Italian …
Chicken breasts, carrots, onions and zucchini slow cook in tomato sauce and Italian spices to create a hearty and delicious ragu. Serve on whole wheat pasta or brown rice. We are still knee-deep in zucchini season which was the inspiration …
Satisfy your carb cravings with this healthy pasta dish filled with flavor-packed Italian sausage, eggplant and kale. Last week I gave you a glimpse inside a typical Door to Door Organics order so today I’m sharing a quick and easy recipe …
My baked beef and ricotta meatballs is a lightened up version of an Italian favorite. Lean sirloin and part-skim ricotta adds moisture and keeps these meatballs on the lighter side. When I was little, I always wanted to be that …
Italian sausage links roasted with whole garlic cloves, butternut squash and cauliflower with smoked paprika and chili flakes. The perfect one-dish comfort meal. When the weather cools down, I love roasting vegetables to coax out as much flavor as possible. …
Garlic Roasted Italian Sausage with Winter Vegetables Read More »
An easy spaghetti recipe that is quick to prepare and has great flavor. The perfect recipe for your Sunday family dinner! Growing up in the Midwest, we have always called red sauce “spaghetti sauce.” Until I met my husband over 10 …
The heat is on and that means eggplant season is in full swing or coming to a farmer’s market near you soon! Eggplant is a great way to stretch your food dollar because it’s meaty, rich texture literally takes on …
Turkey and Eggplant Ragu with Whole Wheat Spaghetti Read More »
Roasted red peppers are a delicious, sweet addition to salad and so easy to make at home. In fact, once you realize how easy it is you will never buy those tiny, overpriced jars at the grocery store again! There …
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, why not serve up a tasty green side dish this weekend? I’m sure the Irish won’t be offended if you add a few Italian herbs and spices to the mix. It is no secret …
Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature’s late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country Caponata is the perfect dish to take advantage nature’s late-Summer bounty available at farm stands throughout the country. A traditionally Italian dish, …
A light and refreshing Italian salad with an added extra kick for your taste buds. Ready on the table in less than 15 minutes. Today’s recipe was inspired by my first visit to the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market this season! …
