Build a Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Pick a board and then add items in the following order: Cheese: Add a variety of cheese (3-4 types at the most) trying to pick some
Dip into My Favorite Italian Flavors
I love appetizers, and you can’t beat this one for eye catching layered appeal, filled with everyone’s favorite Italian flavors!
Italian Layer Dip
Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed ½ teaspoon O&V Sicilian Dipper mix * 1 tablespoon O&V Unflavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) plus
Thanksgiving — My Favorite Holiday
Over thirty years ago, in September I arrived in Rhode Island as a graduate international student.
Easy Re-Do’s of Thanksgiving Leftovers
Turkey and Vegetable Leftovers Chop leftover turkey. Heat the chopped turkey with a few tablespoons of Pesto alla Genovese. Serve over leftover veggies and potato or
Easy Trio of Hummus Appetizers
When it comes to Hummus, fresh and home-made is as good as it gets – and so easy to make!
Hummus 3 Ways — Pumpkin, Beet & Lemon Hummus
Ingredients Savory Pumpkin Hummus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini 3-5 cloves of garlic 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive
Healthy Meatballs
I love meatballs, and in my quest to make them healthy, I have started making them with ground chicken or turkey. But the lack of fat in the meat means, that they need an additional punch of flavor.
Chicken Meatballs in Peppa Sauce
Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1 egg beaten 2-3 tablespoons O&V Bruschetta Dry Mix (Original, Formaggio, Picante, Olive)* 2 tablespoons water 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons O&V Garlic
Chilled Spanish Smoky Tomato Soup (Vegan options included)
A Spanish chilled soup that is gazpacho’s lesser known, but thicker, creamier cousin! A fabulous no-cook option for a week night.