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Garlic and Herb Cheese Mashed Potatoes (Guilt-free)
Rachael made this as a side to go with her salisbury steak, and her side dish stole the show. It looked so simple yet so delicious! But all that cheese! I knew I needed to switch things up in order...
View ArticleCurried Pumpkin with Caramelized Onions (Guilt-free and Gluten-free)
This was one of those dishes that really intrigued me. I haven’t done a lot of curry cooking and I had never heard of the Japanese sugar pumpkin, kaboucha, so I thought I would broaden my horizons. I...
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Broccoli Puree (Guilt-free)
You’d think something with broccoli as the first ingredient would be healthy, right? Nope – not when Giada adds two types of cheeses to it. This is basically broccoli mixed with mashed potatoes –...
View ArticleCreamy Parmesan and Herb Polenta (Guilt-free)
I was looking for a good side dish for pork chops one night and I came across Giada’s Herbed Polenta recipe. It looked great. Polenta is like an Italian cross between grits and mashed potatoes. And...
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Old Fashioned Green Bean Casserole (Guilt-free)
It’s one of those staples at Thanksgiving. Now many versions of the casserole are available, but back in the day – at least in my family – you used the good ol’ Cream of Mushroom soup version. I...
View ArticleGuilt Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes – Next Food Network Star Audition Video
Garlic mashed potatoes scream comfort food. If I’m at a restaurant and can’t decide between two entrees, if one comes with garlic mashed potatoes, that usually is the tipping point. I had the...
View ArticleCheesy Garlic and Herb Creamed Spinach (Guilt-free and Gluten-free)
I was looking at Rachael Ray’s magazine one day and saw a recipe for this creamed spinach. I thought it was great because she uses the cheese as a thickener instead of a roux with flour. That takes...
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Broccoli Parmesan Mash (Guilt-free and Gluten-free)
Just three ingredients. Broccoli, parmesan and potatoes. That’s it. To be honest, when I tested it, I thought I had to do more. There’s no way something this delicious could be this simple. But the...
View ArticleChipotle Maple Black Beans (Guilt-free and Gluten-free)
Chipotle and maple are this glorious flavor combination I only recently discovered. It’s sweet and spicy all at once. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Anthony – beans are healthy for you!” Well, yes,...
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Smoky Shrimp and Cheddar Jalapeno Grits (Guilt-free and Gluten-free)
Whenever I travel to the South, I always get grits. Being an Italian from Chicago, grits aren’t something of my usual diet. However, after a couple of trips down South, I find myself using them more...
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