Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

INGREDIENTS 1/2 Pound bacon, chopped 1 Pound Hot Italian sausage 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves (pressed, crushed or finely chopped) 3 Medium (or 2 large) russet potatoes, sliced 4 Cups chicken stock (I use homemade stock, you could also use broth) 2 Cups water 3-4 Cups chopped kale 1 Cup heavy cream Salt … Read more

Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

Ingredients 4 pounds of eggplant 1 tablespoon salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup milk of choice 1 1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs 3 ounces Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. 4 cups marinara sauce 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded Daiya Instructions Peel eggplant and cut into 1/3 inch rounds. Layer … Read more

Frittata Muffins

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, preferably black or red (I used tri-color quinoa) 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas (do not thaw) 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded Grana Padano cheese, Parmesan or sharp Cheddar, plus 1/4 cup finely grated, for sprinkling 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (about 3) 1/2 cup loosely packed … Read more

Eggplant Pizza Bites

Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced (You will have about 12 slices from one large eggplant) 1 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil 1 cup homemade tomato sauce 12 slices fresh mozzarella 1 large red tomato, diced 1 cup fresh spinach
(baby kale works too) 1 tbsp Parmesan Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a greasy … Read more

The BEST Cheesy Zucchini Balls

The BEST Cheesy Zucchini Balls – These cheesy Zucchini Balls are delicious quick bites for any party platter, barbecue, or as a simple appetizer for Christmas or Thanksgiving.   Servings: 18 zucchini balls INGREDIENTS  KETO VERSION 1 1/2 cup Grated Zucchini packed, squeeze to remove all juice 3 large Beaten Eggs 3 Garlic Cloves finely crushed 1 cup Almond Flour 2 tablespoons Whole … Read more

Baked Cauli-Tots

Ingredients 3 cups (about half of a head) shredded cauliflower (see Note) 4 oz. (about 1 cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup cornmeal (bread crumbs or ground oats also work) 1 teaspoon kosher salt a few grinds black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard Instructions Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a mini … Read more