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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

January 30, 2014 By Erica 3 Comments

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This super simple, versatile, and healthy Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes side dish can go with so many possibilities! Also shown in the photo above is my Easy Dijon-Baked Cod over Swiss Chard. Print Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes Servings 2 Author Erica Schwarz Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 1/2 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 t… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: easy, healthy, honey, Olive oil, side dish, Sweet Potato, vegan, vegetarian

Wild Rice and Tuna Nicoise Salad {Healthy Week Lunches Series}

November 3, 2013 By Erica 2 Comments

Wild Rice and Tuna Nicoise Salad {Healthy Week Lunches Series}

Keep yourself eating healthy lunches during your workweek with this make-ahead, meal-prep easy Wild Rice and Tuna Nicoise Salad. This is the fourth installment in my Healthy Week: Lunches series! I’m a huge proponent of pre-making my lunches for the week. This week, I’m focusing on healthy carbs and fats getting ready for my first ever… 

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Filed Under: Healthy Week Lunch Series, Recipes, Salads, Seafood Tagged With: egg, healthy, healthy carbs, healthy fat, healthy week lunch series, lunches, make ahead, marathon training, nicoise, Olive oil, running, tuna

Italian Bread Dip Seasoning

September 30, 2013 By Erica 6 Comments

Italian Bread Dip Seasoning

Italian Bread Dip Seasoning is as good if not better than restaurant dips! Make it and use as is with olive oil for bread dipping, or use as a secret ingredient in loads of recipes. Just like you would get in a restaurant! I was using purchased “Bread Dip Seasoning” in a number of recipes…. 

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Recipes Tagged With: bread dip, garlic, herbs, Italian, IwishIwasItalian, Olive oil, Parmesan

Tomato, Basil & Boursin Pizza

August 31, 2013 By Erica 6 Comments

Tomato, Basil & Boursin Pizza

We are heading out tomorrow for a family weekend away, and I needed to make something quick tonight while packing and such. That, and I just wanted a new excuse to cook with Boursin cheese. Tomato, Basil & Boursin Pizza 1 thin, precooked pizza shell (I get mine at a local gourmet shop. They are The… 

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Filed Under: Pizza, Recipes, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: Basil, Boursin, Olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pizza, sea salt, tomato

Mediterranean Marinade

July 30, 2013 By Erica 4 Comments

Mediterranean Marinade

I love this marinade so much! It would work well with any meat, and I use it also with steak for Gyros. If you don’t have fresh herbs, no worries! Just use 1 t each dried thyme and oregano. That’s why I love this marinade – it’s very versatile. Mediterranean Marinade 1/3 c olive oil… 

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Filed Under: Beef and Pork, Miscellaneous, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, fresh herbs, grill, gyros, lemon, Marinade, Mediterranean, Olive oil, Oregano, pork, steak, thyme

Sesame Pea Pods

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Sesame Pea Pods

Sesame Pea Pods How’s this for easy! Boil pea pods for a couple minutes; shock in ice water. Saute pods in olive oil with garlic, kosher salt, and pepper. Toss with toasted sesame seeds and serve! ~✿♥✿~

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Olive oil, Pea pods, Sesame seeds

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Print Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Author Erica’s Recipes Ingredients 2 heads garlic tops cut off extra virgin olive oil kosher salt pepper 2 lb potatoes russet, cut into 1-in cubes ¾ c heavy cream ¾ stick unsalted butter Instructions Drizzle garlic heads with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, wrap in foil, and cook… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: butter, cream, garlic, Olive oil, potato

White Beans with Sage and Olive Oil

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

White Beans with Sage and Olive Oil

This recipe for easy white beans is as delightful and flavorful as it is simple and inexpensive to prepare. Creamy white beans simmered in stock with sage and garlic, then tossed in smooth olive oil. Stow this recipe for a quick, vegetarian side dish and simple accompaniment, or spoon over baked potato or rice as a… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Chicken Stock, garlic, Olive oil, sage, White bean

Lemon Pasta with Arugula

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Lemon Pasta with Arugula

This is one of my favorite summertime dishes! Despite the pasta and cream, with the herbs, veggies, and lemon, this tastes surprising light. This dish is very seriously delicious! I adapted this from a recipe by Ina Garten. Lemon Pasta with Arugula  ~1/2 T olive oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 c heavy cream… 

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Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Sides, Vegetarian & Vegan Tagged With: broccoli, Cherry tomato, cream, fusilli, Ina Garten, lemon, Olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pasta

Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Lemon

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Lemon

This recipe was adapted from a Rachel Ray version. I really like to use this as a bed for baked fish. Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Lemon  1 1/2 lb broccoli rabe, stems trimmed an inch kosher salt 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 T extra-virgin olive oil pinch nutmeg… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Broccoli Rabe, garlic, lemon, Olive oil, Rapini

Blasted Broccoli

May 4, 2013 By Erica 1 Comment

Blasted Broccoli

In Seattle, there is a trendy restaurant called the Black Bottle. I went once with a bunch of folks and we shared everything. One of the best meals of my life! And fortunately, I was able to track down their recipe. This is my adaptation. I’m not a big veggie person, so for me to… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: broccoli, garlic, Olive oil

Light Tomato Gratin

May 4, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Light Tomato Gratin

This light and easy side is a great way to showcase your garden tomatoes or big juicy finds at the farmer’s market! Light Tomato Gratin 2-3 large tomatoes kosher salt fresh cracked pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small clove garlic, minced day old crusty Italian or French bread, torn into pieces (~1… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: bread, fontina, Gratin, healthy, Olive oil, Parmesan, Romano, side dish, tomato, vegetarian

Seared Salmon

May 2, 2013 By Erica 1 Comment

Seared Salmon

I cook salmon weekly, so I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. But really, my favorite recipe for salmon is just simplicity. A little seasoning, a touch of oil, lots of heat, and magic happens. Seared Salmon fresh salmon with the SKIN ON, cut into 4 oz portions (so ~1 lb for 4 servings)… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: Black pepper, Kosher salt, Old Bay, Olive oil, Salmon, sear

Italian Salad Dressing

April 30, 2013 By Erica Leave a Comment

Italian Salad Dressing

My daughter loves the show Cake Boss. Buddy Valastro (the Cake Boss) has another show, Kitchen Boss, a cooking show. This recipe is his and I love it! Italian Salad Dressing  2 cloves garlic, minced 1 t sugar 1 t dried mustard 1 t dried oregano 1 t dried basil 3 T red wine vinegar… 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads Tagged With: IwishIwasItalian, Olive oil, Oregano, salad, vinegar

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Welcome! I'm Erica ...wife, mother, and scientist, passionate about triathlons and pizza. Join me on my quest to enjoy all things food - both healthy and indulgent. After all, life is about balance right?
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