This slow cooker Italian pork roast is coated in a fragrant blend of Italian herbs and spices and cooked with potatoes and carrots until fall-apart tender. It makes a comforting weeknight dinner, is simple to prepare ahead for gatherings, and works well for meal prep. Why You’ll Love This Italian Pork Roast Recipe This slow … Read more

These Flourless Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bites are made with five whole-food ingredients, contain no added sugar, and are topped with a pillowy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Frosting. Truly irresistible. Avocado, Medjool dates, cocoa, peanut butter and unsweetened almond milk—blend these five wholesome ingredients and you get a rich, dark, fudgy batter that’s naturally sweet and … Read more

You’ll love this Easy Tomato Tart. A flaky puff pastry base is topped with a bright cream cheese spread, fresh cherry tomatoes and thyme, then finished with an optional drizzle of balsamic reduction. It looks elegant but is simple to prepare—perfect for appetizers, potlucks or a light lunch. You’re Going to Love this Easy Tomato … Read more

On a keto diet, meat often takes center stage — and few cuts are as satisfying as a good steak. Steak contains virtually no carbs and provides a generous balance of protein and fat, making it an ideal choice to help you stay in ketosis while retaining muscle mass. It’s also rich in B vitamins, … Read more

Mini no-bake blueberry cheesecakes are a creamy chilled dessert featuring a blueberry protein powder–infused cream cheese filling, topped with homemade sugar-free whipped cream and fresh berries. These are gluten-free, sugar-free, and low-carb, with approximately 4.39 net carbs and 8 g protein per serving. These mini no-bake blueberry cheesecakes are cool, creamy, and perfect for summer. … Read more

This cape gooseberry pie with mile-high meringue is a delightful, unusual dessert made with cape gooseberries (also called goldenberries or physalis). The filling is sweet with a subtle tart finish and a bright Meyer lemon twist. Piled high with marshmallow-like meringue, it makes a memorable centerpiece for any gathering. I have a love/hate relationship with … Read more

Zucchini Parmigiana, also known as zucchini parmesan, is a beloved Italian-American summer dish made when garden zucchini are plentiful. Crispy zucchini cutlets are layered with tomato-basil sauce, a trio of cheeses — ricotta, mozzarella and pecorino (or parmesan) — and dotted with basil pesto, then baked until the cheeses are meltingly delicious and the flavors … Read more

A fruity twist on a Brazilian favorite, these fudgy Raspberry Brigadeiros are incredibly easy to make, store well, and burst with bright raspberry flavor. They use sweetened condensed milk and freeze-dried raspberry powder for an intensely fruity, chewy treat that’s perfect for parties, gifts, or a simple everyday dessert. Recipe uses sweetened condensed milk as … Read more

This sponsored post was written on behalf of Italian Trade Commission and IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are my own. A few months ago I wrote a post titled “Which wine pairs well with pizza?” about wines that complement pizza. That was a fun experiment — tasting Italian Lambrusco and making an authentic Margherita pizza at … Read more

This Banana Walnut Biscotti recipe evokes the warm, sweet aroma of banana bread and is an excellent way to use up overripe bananas. This season I wasn’t feeling especially festive—no Halloween decorations, and I barely put up anything for the holidays. When I started thinking about cookie recipes, I realized I wasn’t in the mood … Read more