This mango pineapple salsa combines sweet, tangy, and bright fresh flavors. It makes an excellent topping for shrimp, grilled fish, or chicken, and is equally delightful served as a side at a barbecue or as part of a taco bar. Made with simple, whole ingredients and no added sugar, this salsa is easy to prepare … Read more

This onion and feta bread pudding is a rustic, comforting dish rooted in Balkan home cooking. Made originally as a thrifty way to use stale bread, it becomes memorable when simple pantry ingredients—onions, feta, eggs and a touch of cream—are combined and baked until golden. It works equally well for breakfast, lunch, a vegetarian main … Read more

This Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Tart with Parmesan Crust turns classic pizza flavors into a tart-style crowd-pleaser. At our house, game day isn’t just about the plays on the field — the menu is part of the ritual. Every season I like to add a few new dishes to the lineup, and this pepperoni and … Read more

Nanny’s Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs with optional Italian sausage is a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. Simple to prepare, freezer-friendly, and always welcomed at the table, this classic tomato sauce and meatball combination is a hit with kids and adults alike. Meet Nanny Pat. She has long been part of the Lovefoodies family … Read more

I know it’s the middle of winter and I’m sharing a recipe for Italian gelato. It may seem odd, but I enjoy frozen desserts year-round—and so do many people around the world. Some of the coldest regions consume surprising amounts of ice cream and gelato. In the United States, for example, Alaska ranks among the … Read more

This chocolate volcano cake is simple to assemble and yields a stunning, flavorful dessert: moist cubes of chocolate and vanilla sponge, pockets of tangy cherry filling, and a velvety whipped sour cream frosting. The cake is built into a rough volcano-shaped mound, chilled so the cream sets into the cake cubes, and then finished with … Read more

Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa on the Woodfire Grill – Flat Top vs Ribbed Grate. Ninja Woodfire Blackened Salmon If you want a bright, healthy, and flavorful meal that also gives you a chance to experiment with your grill, this blackened salmon with mango salsa is an excellent pick. This page contains affiliate references. Today … Read more

These creamy strawberry paletas are delightful and simple to make. The combination of milk, cream, and real strawberries yields a rich, smooth frozen treat that’s visually appealing and delicious to eat. This page focuses on a cream-based paleta method using strawberries, but the same cream base works well for many other fruit flavors. If you … Read more

I’ll post a dessert later, but I couldn’t resist sharing this Penne with Roasted Asparagus recipe. It makes a light, healthy meal that is ideal for spring when asparagus is at its best. The dish is bright, fresh, and simple to prepare. I apologize for the photo quality — I took the picture quickly with … Read more

Jackie Sobon impressed me with her new cookbook Vegan Yack Attack On The Go! Here’s a closer look and one standout recipe from the book. I recently received a copy of Vegan Yack Attack On The Go by Jackie Sobon, the creator of the Vegan Yack Attack blog. The book is full of approachable, portable … Read more