Heavy layers of meat and cup upon cup of cheese go into classic lasagna. This version starring cauliflower is an absolutely guilt-free twist on tradition. The addition of cinnamon in this recipe brings an amazing depth of flavor — without any extra unhealthy ingredients — truly a testament to the power of spices!
Keep reading to learn how to create this delicious dish in your healthy kitchen.
We've long known that just about anything tastes better on a stick, and Italian antipasti are no exception. If you're hosting for a crowd, skip the Italian appetizer platters and go straight for these light yet flavorful finger-friendly kebabs of Italian sausage, roasted peppers, basil, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve them on colorful toothpicks with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Watch the video to see how it's done.
Part condiment, part salsa, gremolata is a traditional Italian herb mix made of chopped garlic, lemon peel, and parsley. It's most famously used to garnish the Italian braised veal dish osso buco, but here in Northern California, I've seen it used in everything from pasta to pizza. The fresh flavors from the lemon and parsley, plus the intense hit from the raw garlic, lighten up fatty foods, particularly those containing a lot of cheese or red meat.
It's so easy to chop together that there's no excuse not to make a small batch every day to sprinkle over just about anything: California-style pizza, pasta dishes, grilled fish or meat, steamed vegetables, and even Southern casseroles. Try using cilantro instead of parsley and orange instead of lemon for other variations. Also, play with the ratios. Sometimes a garlic-heavy, lemon-heavy, or parsley-heavy gremolata works better for certain dishes.
Be sure to chop the parsley on top of the other ingredients; it helps incorporate all of the flavors together into a paste.
I'm not a hardcore soda drinker, but lately, every time I stop into an A.G. Ferrari foods store, I find myself picking up a handful of Sanbitter. I first spotted the soda years ago; I was drawn to its diminutive glass bottling and Big Red color, but repulsed by the word "bitter" in the name. Why would anyone want to drink bitter soda? I wondered to myself.
That was a long time ago, years before I built up an appreciation for arugula salads, lattes without sugar, and other provisions that were more edgy than sugar-sweet. When I landed in Germany and discovered the country was going through a bitter Aperol spritz phase, I drank the country's cocktail of choice any time I didn't have a glass of wine in hand. Upon returning to the office, I had only one nonalcoholic beverage on the brain: Sanbitter.
Like Campari or Aperol, Sanbitter has a distinct bitter citrus note upon first sip, ending with a pleasantly sweet finish. It's perfect for those times of day when you're craving a Negroni but can't succumb to spirits just yet. Plus, drinking out of that bottle feels quaint and distinctly European. My only complaint? I wish each drink lasted longer.
Columbus Salame Co. recently released Farm to Fork, an all-natural salame line. The meats, while not organic or pasture-raised, are free of antibiotics, hormones, and nitrates. We taste-tested the new salami to see if it's worthy of holiday charcuterie platters.
While spaghetti carbonara is not a daily indulgence if you're trying to lose weight, every once in a while you need something a little comforting. For one of those cool Fall nights when you're in need of a little Italian, this lightened-up recipe is sure to satisfy cravings. Forget dialing the Italian restaurant down the block, and create a healthier spaghetti carbonara in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Keep reading to learn how to make healthier carbonara.
When Fall rolls around, everyone dreams of decadent pumpkin pie, but pumpkin can be a healthy addition to a savory dish as well. In fact, a plate of savory baked pumpkin ravioli makes for a low-calorie and protein-packed dinner — there are 10 grams of protein per serving! No need to slave away in the kitchen creating homemade pasta, simply grab some wonton wraps at the grocery store and get baking. Ready to make this delicious dinner at home? Keep reading for the ravioli recipe.
If brisk Fall nights have you craving comfort food and a home-cooked meal, consider preparing one of these five Italian dishes. Using fresh, traditional ingredients loaded with flavor, these dishes prove that simple doesn't have to be boring. From garlicky pasta to creamy risotto, this dinner Italiano is certain to impress guests and can be prepared in a matter of minutes!
Cut the calories (and all that coating and frying) with this recipe for easy oven-baked eggplant Parmesan. Even if your lil one isn't a big fan of the earthy Fall crop, she'll love it nice and crisp, slathered with her favorite pasta sauce, and topped with a layer of fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta and a big salad, and dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes, making this a perfect weeknight meal. And your tot can help with the fun and messy part of coating the eggplant with flour, getting her more excited to give this dish a try.
In case you aren't yet acquainted with Marcella Hazan's iconic 3-ingredient tomato sauce, it is that good. If you're already a convert, carry on supping on this incredibly rich, well-balanced sauce; if you aren't, please (please!) simmer up a batch tonight.
Sure, the tomatoes (at least the canned ones) aren't going anywhere, but just think, each day you wait is one more day without a drop of this velvety sauce passing your lips. Now I get it, if you're anything like me, you too fear the overhyped, perhaps feeling that anything mainstream must be passé, or that your overblown expectations will surely exceed reality. Either way, cast all doubts aside, this sauce is not only stupid simple to prepare (three ingredients: that's it), it'll blow any and all competition out of the water.
