Asparagus is in season right now and I have been loading up on it at our Farmer's Market. Usually I grill it with mushrooms or roast it in the oven with summer squash but over the 4th of July I decided to kick it up a notch and try something new. I got the idea to add olives, almonds, and parmesan cheese in a magazine and I'm so glad I tried it, it was so delicious. You can either roast it or put it in a grill basket on the grill. Here is the recipe... ... Keep Reading >>
Mediterranean Pantry Pasta
Last week I had a long day and I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner. I was watching the Food Network and the Pioneer Woman came on and said she was making pantry pasta. Instantly my dinner dilemma was solved, I took her advice and pulled basic items from my pantry to make a really yummy dinner. I had shallots to use up, garlic, pasta, olives, tomatoes, pesto, and pine nuts so I decided to make a mediterranean pasta. The sauce was similar to a bolognese, the olives were meaty and salty. Here is a look at the ... Keep Reading >>
Lo Carb Stir Fry
Today I am sharing a quick and easy lo carb recipe that I am loving right now. We've tried it with a variety of veggies, typically what is in season or available at our farmers market. The sauce is tangy but not overpowering and it leaves me full at the end of a long day. Serve it with brown rice or quinoa, I especially love the frozen brown rice from Trader Joe's that heats up in 3 minutes, it's like magic! ... Keep Reading >>
Stuffed Shells
I've shared this recipe for stuffed shells before but I wanted to share it again because I recently made it for a small dinner party and was able to re-photograph it. It looks much more appealing than it did in my original post 3 years ago with my old camera. ... Keep Reading >>
Nutella Bread Pudding
I wanted to share this recipe before the week was over and since it is Friday (TGIF) I figured I was running out of time. I am SO tired, I've worked for the last 14 days straight and looking and my calendar my next day off is Monday April 29th. Next week I am having 2 estate sales, a challenge that I'm still not sure how I am going to pull off! I booked the second sale at the last-minute but I couldn't resist the project, I will be selling 2 vintage Model-T cars! Typically I have my sales on Friday and Saturday but since I ... Keep Reading >>
Shrimp with Couscous
Today I am sharing a quick recipe for shrimp with couscous. I tried it for dinner last week and it was really good. The peas and leeks screamed "Spring" to me and the couscous gave me a little carb fix, I almost thought I was eating pasta. I think it would be great with a kick of curry, grilled chicken, or other seasonal veggies depending on what you like. You could also skip the protein and serve it as a side dish. Here is the recipe... ... Keep Reading >>
Coconut Macaroons
All of my clients love my assistant Matt and I have to agree that he is pretty great. I'm amazed that he has stuck with me at Kuzak's Closet for a year now, time flies! When he started working for me I thought it would be temporary but after all this time he is still hanging around. I asked him what keeps him coming to work and he said "lunch." He and I have that in common, we both love food. The only problem is that he is a very tall 22-year-old male and I am an average 32-year-old female, let's just say the calories affect ... Keep Reading >>
Baby Spinach Frittata with Sweet Potato Hash Crust
Hi There! Today I am just sharing a quick recipe. In my weekend wrap-up post I told you that my husband tried this great recipe for spinach frittata with sweet potato hash for breakfast on Sunday. My friend Erin asked for the recipe on Instagram so I thought I would share. It is from the Sprouted Kitchen cookbook, a new favorite in our house. Enjoy! Baby Spinach Frittata with Sweet Potato Hash Crust Ingredients 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk Sea salt and black pepper 2 small sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ... Keep Reading >>
Homemade Granola
Breakfast is the toughest meal for me to stay on track. I miss the days when I could eat a bowl or two or cereal with a huge glass of juice but since I was diagnosed with my inflammatory problem I've had to change my routine. Protein shakes and meal bars have been my staple but somedays I would rather starve than choke one down. I've done some research and oats are on my approved foods list. I figured if I could have them as oatmeal I should be able to have them in granola. Store bought versions have way too much sugar and ... Keep Reading >>