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This week I made Gimme Some Oven’s original wild rice soup recipe with my own changes. This hearty Autumn Vegetable Rice Soup is perfect for a one-pot meal. With sweet potato, kale, mushrooms, rice, and rich seasoning, you’ll warm up with cool autumn weather over a bowl of this soup.
After exploring the Atlanta Botanical Garden, my bestie and I decided to find a restaurant on-site to rest at. A bright and modern cafe across from the floral Phoenix served an affordable and freshly made lunch. Read about the space and what we ordered for this lunch review.
Just in time for spring! A healthy appetizer: Caprese crostini with homemade pesto. Building off of the Italian ingredients from last week’s homemade pesto, I’ve used fresh ingredients from the market to make delicious caprese bites. Less than 10-minutes of assembly and you’ll have an impressive appetizer.
This week, I’m using my new mortar and pestle to make homemade pesto with basil and pine nuts. This recipe calls for fresh ingredients that make for a delicious sauce, spread, or dip. I love the garlicky flavor and deliciousness. Plus, you get a good work-out pulverizing the ingredients. Watch the video and download the recipe card to see how it’s made.
This week I’m tackling a recipe from my “to-made” list with homemade purple cabbage coleslaw. Fresh grated veggies, two types of cabbage, vinegar and mayo — read my thoughts about the final recipe, tips for making it, and watch the video! Share your favorite coleslaw recipe, I’d love to hear how you approach this classic dish.
Keeping up with my New Year’s resolutions: to eat real, whole foods — thoughtfully. Vegetarian pitas with roasted cauliflower are healthy and bold. This recipe offers shawarma-style seasonings, fresh herbs, and my favorite toppings. It is a great meal for a group or weekend dinner. Watch the video to see how it’s made!
On my second full day in Florence I spent the afternoon hiking up to the Piazzale Michelangelo in San Niccolò. I explored a historic church and captured some amazing photos of the city. But the best part? An amazing off-the-path panini shop I found by chance. Check out my lunch review of Panini & Vini.
This week I’m excited to share a new food video, featuring an easy summer recipe: an Italian tortellini salad! With fresh ingredients and light flavors, try this quick recipe for family BBQs.
