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Carolena’s Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Egg Free)

Carolena’s Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Egg Free)

So excited for you all to try this delicious zucchini bread! It’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, kid friendly and also friendly to those with an egg allergy! I’m always looking for new ways to replace eggs in desserts so that my daughter, Carolena 

Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Garden Tomatoes and Basil~~ all the rave

Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Garden Tomatoes and Basil~~ all the rave

Who would have ever thought we would be able to create vegetables that resemble pasta noodles??  Well now you you can with a simple tool called a “spiralizer”.   These veggie noodles are delicious eaten raw in a salad or cooked quickly in a fresh 

Turkey Ragu ~a lighter bolognese

Turkey Ragu ~a lighter bolognese

If you are looking for a lighter bolognese sauce, try using ground turkey instead of ground chuck or sirloin.   As a traditionalist, I was a bit apprehensive to try ground turkey as I thought it would compromise the flavor and richness of the sauce. 

Outdoor Dining ~Setting the Mood~

Outdoor Dining ~Setting the Mood~

Summer is such a special time of the year with perfect temperatures to start dining outdoors in the balmy evening air….”pranzo all’aperto”  Our daughter, Nancy, is our official table setter…She wants you to have that total dining experience and  has a knack for pairing simple 

Wood Fired Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms and Potatoes

Wood Fired Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms and Potatoes

Wouldn’t you agree there is nothing better than the aroma of food grilling over an natural wood fire?   It just draws you in …heightening all of your senses… getting hungry yet? We have an assortment of outdoor grills but my husband loves to build a fire