Vegetarian Antipasto
According to the Epicurious food dictionary, antipasto literally means the Italian term “before the pasta” and can include an assortment of antipasti such as cheese, smoked meats, olives, fish and marinated veggies. I did serve this platter before a pasta…
Roasted Fennel Soup with dried cranberries and chopped hazelnuts
This soup is for my cousin Diane who remembers our families sitting around after holiday meals with a platter of fennel and assorted whole nuts. It’s a memory we share, but when presented to guests outside of our family, anise…
My Cleanse is over!
My cleanse is over! And how do I feel? Great! Better than ever! Truly this journey of 21 days has surprised and awakened me to my body’s response to vegetarian, clean eating in ways I did not expect. Midway through…
Gina’s Surprise Visit and Dinner
Now into the second week of my cleanse and halfway through the 21 days! I can honestly report that my meals have been satisfying and filling. I still have a long list of dishes I would like to prepare. And…
Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup and Roasted Pear Salad
I am on Day 4 of my wellness cleanse and I truly feel great! I normally eat fairly healthy so through the elimination of either the gluten or dairy or maybe both, my body feels lighter and I seem to have…
Quinoa Pasta with Carmelized Onions, Cabbage and Walnuts
Day 1 of my 21 day cleanse! Over the weekend I prepped my pantry and refrigerator with lots of fun ingredients to get me started. I shopped at my local grocery store, my Italian deli and Whole Foods to gather…
