August and September means back-to-school and back-to-PBJ. But that good ol’ jar of peanut butter deserves more than just sandwiches! This no bake frozen peanut butter pie is the perfect after-school treat for you (because it’s an easy, make ahead dessert) and for the kids (because it’s pretty, yummy, and peanut-buttery). Just follow along to… Read More No Bake Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
Are you wanting to have a healthy soup recipe that you can add to your meal rotation? This minestrone soup recipe is the answer! Is minestrone soup healthy? Traditionally, minestrone soup ranks up in the top 10 healthiest soups that are popular in America. To classify as a healthy soup, it must be low in… Read More Classic Minestrone Soup
Giardiniera. Do you know what it is? This dish originated in Italy as a way for Italians to preserve their garden vegetables for the wintertime. In Italian, giardiniera means from the garden. Basically, giardiniera is a pickled relish, and is commonly used as an appetizer or a condiment. It is pronounced JAR-di-NAIR-ah. How can I… Read More How to Make Giardiniera
Beautiful meat pies are such wonderful comfort food, regardless of the season. Buttery golden pastry and a hearty meat-and-veg filling looks so tempting on the dinner table! What’s even better is that this minced beef pie is economical, tasty, and easy to make. Let’s get started! 👩🍳 What is the difference between ground beef and… Read More Minced Beef Pie
Are you tired of having the same kind of sandwiches for lunch? Break the boredom and try a muffaletta. What is a muffaletta sandwich? For over a century, this Italian sandwich has been famous in New Orleans. Rumor has it that the owner of Central Grocery invented it in 1906. Salvatore Lupo would watch fellow… Read More New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich
Making your own delicious muffaletta bread from scratch is suprisingly simple, and the final loaf tastes fantastic. Even beginning bakers can do this recipe. Follow along with the instructional photos, and have fun baking! What does the word muffaletta mean? Muffaletta is a famous sandwich that originated in New Orleans at Central Grocery. It was… Read More Perfect Muffaletta Bread
Are you a big fan of olives? This olive salad will have you coming back for seconds. I promise it won’t last long. How do you eat olive salad? In a muffaletta sandwich (my personal favorite) Mixed with lettuce, provolone, and salami As a dip with warm, fresh bread As a crostini with goat cheese… Read More Olive Salad for Muffaletta
With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy blueberries! This peach and blueberry boy bait uses fresh or frozen berries baked in a dense, buttery cake and topped with a quick jam and cinnamon crumble. Basically, it’s a fancy version of a cobbler or coffee cake. Ready to give it a try? The History… Read More Peach and Blueberry Boy Bait