Smokey Red Beans and Rice “I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello. Hello. Hello.” – the Beatles Is your diet restricted but you REALLY have a craving for something? Don’t say goodbye to it forever, change it and say HELLO! I know what you’re thinking… This is supposed to be heart healthy…
Side dishes
Pesto over polenta ~ a gluten free, dairy free dish for my Auntie
Make a fresh pesto for your pasta, veggies or any other dish you want! Delicious, easy AND, you can make it gluten free and dairy free! I got a call from an aunt of mine last week. She said the doctor put her on a gluten free, dairy free diet. So I thought I’d give…
Seafood 101 Class ~ Oysters, Clams, Delicious Fish and Happy Belly Foodie’s sides
What happens when a group of people come together to celebrate delicious seafood and fresh cookin? Nothing but the best of times! What a hoot! Foodie friends, meet Joyce and John of Afishionados! That’s me in the middle 🙂 and this post is about a collaboration that we put together, Seafood 101 with Happy Belly…
Wild Mushroom Marsala Soup and fresh Herb Vinaigrette ~ plus a few culinary herb profiles
Shrooms and herbs, let’s do some fresh talk! While we’re at it, let’s talk about growing herbs too! One of my favorite lunches is the pairing of a freshly made soup and a beautiful salad topped with a fresh herb vinaigrette. These two dishes go together perfectly! You’ve got the rich and savory creamed mushroom…
Fried Eggplant Parm ~ satisfying a craving, plus some veggie frying tips
Every now and then, you gotta give in and just eat something crispy-cruchy-yummy-fried! Eggplant, zucchini, green tomatoes… A nice thick breading and deep fried to golden deliciousness is really the most satisfying way to eat em! *CRUNCH* What? I had a salad, too! Let’s face it folks, you just have to give in and have…
Breakfast for Dinner ~ A garden party
Put on your best sundress and your fancy shoes! We’re having a fancy shindig in the garden! Just because little girls grow up, it doesn’t mean they don’t want pretty parties anymore. We had a birthday at the Happy Belly Foodie house and by special request from the birthday girl, my beautiful-all-grown-up-now daughter wanted breakfast…