Several years ago, the documentary Forks Over Knives hit the streets. It was all about the benefits of eating plant-based (vs. animal-based) food in order to ward off cancer or other unhealthy stuff. I didn’t watch it until recently, when I re-upped my Netflix subscription, and I found it eye-opening. . . I believe there are…
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Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Bacon Pasta
I recently bought some beautiful cherry tomatoes at the farmer’s market – bright red, sweet and juicy — just the way I like them. Some were for cooking; others, for table decor at my Italian-themed dinner party (a VERY pretty way to bring a pop of color to your table, by the way). When…
Shrimp & Scallop Zoodle Saute
Remember when I told you how much I love that spicy sausage called chourico (see Portuguese-Style Fish Stew)? Basically, I will seize just about any opportunity to use it in my recipes! So, when I realized I had a small piece left over from that stew, I decided to put it into action with some…