Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
Thanksgiving-style table with turkey plates, cranberry sauce, drinks, mini pumpkins, and a phone on a beige tablecloth.
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A slice of raspberry ricotta cake sits on a brown plate with a fork beside it, showcasing its moist texture and pink raspberry swirls, while a whole cake is blurred in the background.

Raspberry Ricotta Cake

A beautiful and simple cake you can make in no time! Raspberries are plentiful and inexpensive right now and taste even better in a bite of this cake than from the container!
Two glass jars filled with pickled red onions are placed on a marble surface, surrounded by whole red onions, a red chili pepper, garlic, and a fork on a checkered cloth.

Yucatan Quick Pickled Red Onions

Red onions soak up the flavors of oregano and cumin in this classic pickle, that is served with the achiote roasted pork shoulder banana leaves common to Yucatan, Mexico.
A jar filled with bright yellow bread and butter pickles sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by scattered peppercorns and fresh dill, showcasing the pickles' glossy texture and spices.

Sugar Free Bread and Butter Pickles

I bought a few Italian glass jars from Amazon, added a bag of organic salad cucumbers, vinegar and pickling spices to my Walmart Grocery Pick Up order and I was suddenly in the Pickle Business.
Freshly cut zucchini noodles are layered over a rich tomato sauce in a black frying pan, ready to be cooked for a healthy meal.

Zucchini Linguini

Years ago, a lightly Sinatra themed place in Boca Raton named Matteo's, was the first to serve Zucchini Linguini with their outstanding Veal Sorrentino. As they say... the rest was history. 
Slice of creamy baked zucchini gratin with golden cheese topping lifted from a casserole dish.

Zucchini Ricotta Pie

I could eat a slice of Zucchini Ricotta Pie every day, all summer long! Its that good.
Three zucchini halves are layered with slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese, garnished with fresh basil, and arranged in a white dish on a striped green and white tablecloth, with tomatoes and olive oil nearby.

Roasted Zucchini Caprese

Enjoying a Summer Vacation Safe at Home! This wonderful dish has me dreaming that I am at a restaurant in Italy overlooking the sea, instead of my backyard.
Skillet filled with baked stuffed mini peppers topped with herbs and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Mexican Stuffed Mini Peppers

I love stuffed peppers and we know you do too!  Roasty toasty sweet peppers filled with a creamy blend of Mexican flavors that sing.

Glazed salmon fillets grilled on a wooden plank with lemon slices and asparagus.

Cedar Plank Salmon - 4 Ingredient Recipe!

I found cedar planks in my pantry that I bought over a year ago on Amazon and it was a fine time to break them out. Do not skip or shorten the soaking step or you will end up with a fire. A friend told me that.
Two grilled chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, garnished with fresh parsley and sliced jalapeños, are resting on a piece of parchment paper with lime wedges nearby.

Smoky Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken

This dish uses smoked bacon as your one fat - it keeps your chicken moist and that flavor pops with smoked paprika and seasoning blend, then grilled.
Grilled shrimp skewers served on a plate with lime wedges and fresh herbs.

Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Cucumber Radish Salad

Every now and then the U12 Wild Red Shrimp from Argentina are are on sale at my local Basha's supermarket for just $12 for a 2 pound bag. This is my favorite way to eat them.
Grilled steak served with roasted zucchini and bell peppers on a white plate.

Filet of Beef with Sautéed Vegetables

I used to LOVE a good Saturday Night Date at a great steakhouse. Well, in the last few months at home, I have upped my steak game to a level where I may not ever eat another in a restaurant.
White fish fillets topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs on a white plate.

Halibut with Tomatoes Olives and Capers

Staying at home these months opened my eyes to the opportunity the internet gives us for purchasing beautiful fresh food straight from the source. In this case, fresh halibut from Alaska!
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