One of my go-to potluck dishes that everyone raves about is the tangy Garbanzo Beans Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes featured below. It's super easy to make and wonderfully tangy. Enjoy this Recipe! If you love chickpeas, as I do, you may also want to try my Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup. The health benefits of garbanzo beans Garbanzo beans are always a healthy … [Read more...]
Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup
The Italians know how to make outstanding soup and this Tuscan Garbanzo Bell Pepper Soup recipe is no exception. It’s a combination of red onions, colorful bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and Italian tomatoes with protein-rich and fiber-filled garbanzo beans. (chickpeas) Enjoy this garbanzo bell pepper soup! The soup recipe above is best served hot with artisan or … [Read more...]
Burrata and Avocado Tartine
Ever since I attended a bread-making workshop, I became spoiled for home-baked bread. This open-face Burrata and Avocado Tartine recipe is a yummy sandwich topper on crusty bread whether you bake it yourself or pick up a fresh artisanal loaf. Enjoy this recipe! Yummy burrata Fresh Italian-made burrata from Italy is like nothing you can ever imagine It's considered … [Read more...]
Tuscan Bread Soup (Ribollita) with White Beans and Vegetables
When I was in Tuscany, I couldn't resist ordering bread soup made with slightly stale, but wonderful Italian bread. The bread in Northern Italy is slightly spongy which gives it a unique flavor. My travels there inspired me to create a recipe for Tuscan Bread Soup, which is also known as Ribollita. You can make this soup on your stovetop or in a slow cooker. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Mini Pizzas
I love pizza but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the phrases “gluten-free” or “gluten intolerant” being bandied about. About 2% of the population actually has celiac disease but some people may get indigestion when eating foods containing gluten. What inspired me to create these gluten-free mini pizzas is that they are seriously tasty. Enjoy … [Read more...]
