Pasta alla Carbonara Una Pentola: “One Pot” Revisited

We all know what pasta embodies, but have you ever wondered what “carbonara” means? Carbonaro means charcoal in Italian, but to this day, the connection to this savory, flavorsome dish remains uncertain. Some food historians believe this pasta may have been popular among charcoal makers working in the Apennine Mountains; or perhaps it is called…

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5 Spice Chicken, Vegetable & Egg Cauliflower Fried Rice

I’ve converted this simple chicken & vegetable egg fried rice to include all vegetables. Yes, no starch here! The new craze is cauliflower; an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6, choline, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorus, and biotin. Additionally, it is a good source of vitamin…

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Maple Almond Banana Coffee Cake: Natural, Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

Over the last couple of years, I’ve had many requests for gluten free and Paleo friendly recipes. So, I’ve been testing my heart out to bring you simple, delicious and pure recipes that fit the criteria. I was a little apprehensive going into this venture; with all of my ingrained baking techniques so deeply embedded…

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Wicked Web Eggs Trick or Treat Decorate & Eat!

These impressive Macabre Cobweb eggs are eye-catching standing alone or sliced in half and turned”devilish.” Make avocado egg salad filling for a ghoulish green filling…or not 🙂 Once again, your creativity is left only to your imagination.

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Country Ham, Mushroom, Green Pepper, Red Onion & Spinach Frittata

Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelet or crustless quiche, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables, rice or pasta. The word frittata is derived from Italian and roughly translates to “egg-cake” In essence, you can literally add any favorite, savory edibles that you have in your fridge, saute to…

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Oaxacan Enchilada Breakfast Casserole

This is a wonderful, slightly spicy morning casserole filled with traditional Mexican ingredients and flavors. I found it very easy to put together, reminiscent of preparing lasagna, but without the noodle boil, or complicated prep of pasta sauce. I chopped a few veggies, opened a few cans, beat a few eggs, opened a couple of…

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