Charred Stuffed Peppers with Orzo and Pistachios

Charred Stuffed Peppers with Orzo and Pistachios

Don’t you just love when you can eat the “bowl?” You know those recipes…like a bowl of hearty soup served in a bread bowl.  There’s something about tearing off the pieces and dipping it in the soup, right?  Or how about a perfect stuffed summer 

Spicy Thai  Noodle Bowl

Spicy Thai Noodle Bowl

It’s not surprising that in Charleston, South Carolina, you are inspired by the food.  One of the top destinations for foodies,  I am always looking forward to all of the new restaurants this city has to offer.  On my second night, I ventured to a 

Bruschetta Zoodles with Chick Peas and Basil

Bruschetta Zoodles with Chick Peas and Basil

When I think of bruschetta I think of warm summer days…dining outdoors…with a glass of wine…and this yummy appetizer. Traditional Italian bruschetta is garlic that’s rubbed on bread with some variation in toppings. Usually it consists of tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.  I wanted to 

Lentil Ragu with Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Lentil Ragu with Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Date night with my husband this past weekend had me thinking about what I would post for this week’s blog.  We visited a new restaurant where I spotted a dish on the menu that was filled with sweet potato gnocchi. There’s something about those soft, 

Toasted Walnut Pasta with Peas and Mushrooms

Toasted Walnut Pasta with Peas and Mushrooms

This may be your new addiction! Crunchy, toasted walnuts and breadcrumbs tossed with pasta, mushrooms and peas is a great, quick meal. And there are no added fats or dairy (unless you top with a bit of cheese), but you really don’t need to. The inspiration 

Spicy Peanut Noodle

Spicy Peanut Noodle

Peanut butter is one of my all time faves.  My husband and I both eat a lot of it so I’m thankful I was never allergic (I would be devastated)!  In the last few years I’ve gravitated to the natural stir variety that packs a 

Vegged-Out Pasta

Vegged-Out Pasta

This is a dish I’ve been making for a long time.  In an effort to lose weight (through many efforts that is), I moved toward using more vegetables with pasta since pasta is so calorie heavy when it’s eaten on its own.  Bring veggies into