The holidays are almost here and if you’re like most people, you want to be the family member who gives the best gifts this season. Italian gift baskets are the answer. Italian gift baskets are one of the most unique and treasured gifts you can give to your loved ones. When you think of the […]

Italian Orzo Salad A delicious and light pasta dish created by food blogger, Joni Gomes 1 cup Orzo 14 oz can Organic Chickpeas 0.3 cup Sicilian Pitted Olives ( sliced) 0.25 cup Marinated Artichokes (chopped) 0.25 cup Roasted Red (chopped ) Peppers 0.5 cup Cucumber ( chopped ) 0.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes (chopped ) 0.25 […]

Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Tuna Here’s another great recipe from Spoonabilities. A simple make-ahead summer pasta recipe with Italian flavors like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, orzo pasta, and high-quality tuna. For Orzo: 1-1/2 cups dried orzo ((about 9 oz.)) 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts (drained and quartered.) 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes ( drained […]

Crispy skin Snapper with Caper Salsa Recipe by Carlos Leo An easy and healthy fish recipe.If you like capers..You will truly enjoy this caper salsa. It’s an absolute delight. 3 5-6oz. skin-on snapper fillets 1 small garlic clove (grated and mashed) 1 cup chopped herbs ((such as parsley & cilantro)) 2 tbsp capers ((chopped) from […]

Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Piquillo Pepper Pesto Recipe by Carlos Leo  This lamb meatballs recipe is perfect as an appetizer or as a main dish. Serve on a bed of Greek yogurt with a piquillo pepper pesto. For Meatballs: ( 20-21 meatballs) 1 lb. ground lamb 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1 tbsp […]

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Sicilian Olives Recipe by Carlos Leo Another delicious and simple pasta recipe for you. Another great idea for a healthy, quick & easy weeknight meal. Made with Egg Tagliatelle Pasta, sweet roasted red peppers, and Sicilian olives. 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers (12oz, thinly sliced.) 1 pound Egg Tagliatelle Homestyle […]

Summer Antipasto Salad in a Jar Here is a meal prep idea for a busy week. Easy to make and no cooking involved. Recipe by Carlos Leo 1 cup black olives (halved) 1 cup Pitted Sicilian olives (halved) 1 7oz jar roasted red peppers (chopped) 1 10oz jar marinated baby artichokes ((no chopping necessary)) 1/3 […]

Vegetarian Green Fettuccine A great vegetarian pasta for any season. Easy, light, healthy and delicious… Recipes from Joni Gomes 1/2 pound Homestyle Egg Fettuccine 1 large bunch Broccolini 1 1/2 cups Parsley 1/2 cup White Wine Vinegar 1/2 cup Olive Oil ((Extra Virgin)) 1/2 cup Mascarpone 1/4 cup Filtered Water 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 […]

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto A delicious gluten free recipe, definitely a healthy option as an appetizer or side dish. 4 small zucchini (ends trimmed) 2 cups basil leaves ((packed fresh)) 2 cloves garlic ((Flora Garlic Whole in Water) ) 1/3 cup olive oil ((Flora Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)) 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 […]