Grilled pineapple jalapeño margaritas are made with fresh ingredients that are bursting with smoky, sweet flavors! Sweet and tangy pineapple, spicy jalapeño, and fresh lime make it delicious! Jalapeño pineapple margarita recipe Have you seen that trend of smoking or grilling a watermelon? I was scrolling through the ‘gram last night and mistook the picture…
Roasted Italian vegetables with creamy parmesan polenta is a delicious vegetarian meal that is healthy, filling, and packed with flavor! Parmesan polenta with roasted vegetables Have you ever tried polenta? It’s my favorite thing to make in the wintertime because it’s heavy, warming, and so delicious! It’s basically the Italian version of Southern grits. It’s…
This traditional Italian meat sauce is made with crushed tomatoes, veal, ground beef, and tons of fresh flavor! This sauce is perfect with any pasta! My favorite bolognese sauce recipe This classic Italian bolognese sauce recipe is about to blow you away! No, seriously. It’s super hearty, packed with fresh flavors, and coats pasta perfectly….
Italian orange pistachio biscotti cookies are crunchy on the outside with a softer inside and practically melt in your mouth when they are dipped in your morning coffee! Orange biscotti When I was deployed in Afghanistan, all I wanted was a piece of home. The Defac food was okay, but food always spoke to me…
Start a fun tradition by celebrating Christmas in July! Bring the magic of Christmas time to your house this summer! Celebrate Christmas in July It’s no secret I am a huge fan of Christmas. Every year, my Christmas tree has been making its appearance earlier and earlier in the season. Last year, my tree was…
Italian lemon orzo salad is made with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, orzo pasta, and more! This is a perfect 15-minute meal! Lemon orzo pasta salad When I want a filling and delicious meal in under 30 minutes, I always look to quinoa, orzo, or pasta. Usually, the longest part in these recipes is the…
Olive and herb focaccia is made quicker than the traditional recipe with a few easy adjustments. This Italian bread is full of fresh herbs, cured olives, and tons of flavor! Easy rosemary focaccia Focaccia was such a normal thing to find in any grocery store (and on my dinner table) that I had no idea…
Authentic key lime pie is a recipe straight from the Florida Keys! The key lime base is topped with delicious meringue and uses easy to find ingredients! Authentic key lime pie with meringue Since I have more eggs than I know what to do with, I often sell them to locals. Fresh farm eggs are…
Ofelia’s Mexican Pork and Beans (frijol con puerco) is a slow-simmered dish packed with shredded pork, black beans, and all the best fixings! Yucatan frijol con puerco My sister is living her best life while she visits Pensacola for the summer. When she offers to cook dinner I know 2 things: 1. It’s going to…
Deep Fried Neapolitan Pizza is made from a potato based dough that is then deep fried and topped and baked with fresh tomatoes, basil, and parmesan cheese. Deep fried pizza I bet you’ve never had a deep fried pizza made from a potato based dough before! When I tell you this is the best pizza…
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