When one of our favorite Chicago chefs opened an Italian restaurant in a nearby suburb, we were beyond excited. Osteria di Tramonto specialized in serving chef Rick Tramonto’s family recipes — and until it closed a couple of years ago,… Continue Reading
In honor of my Uncle Silvio, this recipe for healthy meatballs is bursting with flavor! Lately, I’ve been thinking about the family holiday meals we’d have when I was a kid in New York. My mother was one of nine… Continue Reading
My dad is famous for his “not so gluten-free” cornbread stuffing. Actually, he calls it “dressing” because he’s southern and always notes that it’s only “stuffing” if it’s stuffed inside the turkey. Growing up, we ate his dressing every Thanksgiving.… Continue Reading
There’s never been a better time to be vegan, especially with recipes like this in your back pocket. This bok choy cauliflower curry recipe has become one of my favorites. You won’t miss the meat. Period. It’s Spicy, Flavorful and… Continue Reading
This tofu bell pepper stir fry is easy to make, full of nutrients, and has a satisfying kick! The great thing is there’s no meat or dairy involved. That makes it cost-effective, too. I have been trying to eat more… Continue Reading
My mother-in-Law’s delicious lentil loaf lets the taste of the lentils through and has a wonderful savory flavor. Her secret? Sprouted lentils. I have a fantastic mother-in-law. She treats me like I am her daughter and is always doing nice… Continue Reading
If you enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes, you’ll love this delicious and easy-to-make salad that’s loaded with healthy ingredients. This is one of the tastiest Greek chickpea and feta salads — high in both protein and fiber, and great for a post-workout… Continue Reading
This delicious Vegan Greek bulgur wheat watercress salad could be a go-to for you at least one day a week. The watercress and bulgur wheat pair well with the classic Greek salad ingredients—cucumber, olives, tomatoes, red onion, and, for this… Continue Reading
Mexican Pickles are a Staple That’s Never the Same If you are from Mexico, you already know escabeche. You grew up with it. Your mom keeps a service container full of it in the fridge. You put a little on… Continue Reading
I don’t know of anything more delicious than baked zucchini fries for a special appetizer or party snack. They’re crispy, they’re tender, and they’re a healthy alternative to the fried version. I was first introduced to zucchini fries at Maggiano’s… Continue Reading