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Bone Broth

October 17, 2020 by Cara Kretz 1 Comment

Bone Broth

Bone Broth is made from skeleton bones at Halloween. Well, OK , maybe its ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Meat & Fish, Recipe Index, Soups, Super Healthy Tagged With: bones, halloween, healthy, meat, soup, stock

Italian Summer Pasta Salad

June 12, 2020 by Cara Kretz 5 Comments

Pasta Salad is a great family party dish. This recipe uses a red wine ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Old School Italian Recipes, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Recipe Index Tagged With: healthy, italian, pasta, salad

Boost Your Immunity with this Great Detox Soup

March 18, 2020 by Cara Kretz 16 Comments

Detox Soup

Are you quarantined at home and looking to make some healthy comfort food. ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Popular, Recipe Index, Soups, Super Healthy Tagged With: chickpeas, healthy, mushrooms, popular, soup, vegetarian

Cara’s Marinara Sauce with San Marzano tomatoes

August 29, 2019 by Cara Kretz 9 Comments

Marinara is the basic tomato sauce for many Italian dishes. My version is ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Old School Italian Recipes, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Recipe Index Tagged With: healthy, pasta, san marzano, vegetarian

Chocolate Almond Olive Oil Cake with Brown Butter Glaze for Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2019 by Cara Kretz 6 Comments

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Italian Almond Olive Oil Cake or Torta di Mandorla is a classic and simple ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Popular, Recipe Index Tagged With: cake, dessert, gluten-free, healthy, italian, popular

Leftover Easter Ham: Try Italian Lentil Soup with a Parmesan Rind

April 19, 2019 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

This lentil soup recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham from Easter. ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Appetizers, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: Easter, healthy, Lentil, vegetarian

Marisa’s Pasta Fagioli (Pasta Fazool)

January 13, 2019 by Cara Kretz 11 Comments

pasta fazool

Pasta Fagioli or Pasta with Beans is a comfort food from my childhood. The ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Old School Italian Recipes, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Popular, Recipe Index, Soups Tagged With: beans, escarole, healthy, pasta, soup

Announcing New Book Launch! Delicious Detox & Powerfoods Now in Print

January 24, 2018 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

I'm excited to announce my new cookbook in print! Looking for a ...

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Filed Under: Books, Recipe Index, Shop & Faves, Super Healthy, Vegetables & Salads Tagged With: detox, ebook, healthy, powerfoods

DAILY DETOX DRINK: Cranberry, Apple Cider Vinegar & Lemon Juice

December 28, 2017 by Cara Kretz 27 Comments

Daily Detox Drink

Do you need to give your body a break from all the Christmas cookies, ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Drinks, Popular, Super Healthy Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, healthy, popular, powerfoods

Garlic Sesame Broccoli Stir Fry

April 13, 2016 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

Garlic Sesame Broccoli

Garlic Sesame Broccoli Stir Fry is fast to make and lip-smacking good! The ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Recipe Index, Vegetables & Salads Tagged With: broccoli, chinese, F1, healthy, vegetarian

Cheesy Cauliflower Parmesan Tots

April 9, 2016 by Cara Kretz 1 Comment

Cauliflower Parmesan Tots

Cheesy Cauliflower Parmesan Tots are one more healthy and delicious ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Recipe Index, Super Healthy, Vegetables & Salads Tagged With: cauliflower, healthy, low carb, parmesan, vegetarian

Broccoli Cheddar Bites

April 7, 2016 by Cara Kretz 3 Comments

broccoli cheddar bites

Broccoli Cheddar Bites are hot, cheesy bites of chopped broccoli and ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Recipe Index, Vegetables & Salads Tagged With: broccoli, healthy, vegetarian

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Welcome to my home kitchen! I'm Cara. Are you a busy foodie looking for fabulous recipes and menu ideas? This is the place for you. Learn my tips and tricks to being a great home cook. Food, family and love are everything. Read More…

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Feast of the Seven Fishes: Lobster Arancini with Saffron Aioli Sauce

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