With all of the hype surrounding keto and paleo diets, I'd just like to put it out there that my plans to go on a low-carb diet are....nonexistent! Truth be told, I love carbs & think I'd be super unhappy on a diet that cuts most of them out and makes rules on which healthy ones I can and can't eat. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem eating low-carb meals, and I've created a bunch of tasty recipes for freelance work lately. But healthy carbs are my friend! Carbs provide our bodies with energy to live active lifestyles, keep our minds sharp and boost our moods. Fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains are a big part of my diet. I love dinners full of veggies and healthy grains. Enter today's recipe: Italian stuffed peppers. This recipe is an updated, upgraded version of one that ... [Read More]
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Mediterranean Barley Stuffed Peppers
Hi friends! How was your weekend? Did you celebrate St. Paddy’s Day? I was flying cross-country all day Friday on the actual holiday, but I had a chance to celebrate the Irish holiday yesterday with my parents. I’m in Jersey this week visiting family, and went to a winery yesterday with my parents that had a live Irish band playing. It made me want to be back in Ireland hanging out at pubs with my family! So, let’s dive into the real topic at hand today: Mediterranean Barley Stuffed Peppers - an easy Meatless Monday dinner idea! I’ve always been a fan of stuffed peppers, and for this recipe, I wanted to do something different in terms of grains. I usually will use brown rice for stuffed peppers, but this time I decided to try barley instead and loved it. I like to make ... [Read More]
Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers
To a lot of people, including me, food is more than just what you eat to keep your body nourished. It's also an aspect of life that brings people together, brings them joy and creates long-lasting memories. Some eats bring me back to certain times in my life. A meal I created the other night made me think of when my hubby and I first lived together. Our first months of living together, we were temporarily located in Florida while my Marine went to a specialty school there. I remember having fun creating our first dinners as a married couple, and one of my first meals for us in Florida was stuffed peppers. I used to stuff them with soy crumbles, veggies and cheese, so while these stuffed peppers are more inspired by Italian ingredients like bread crumbs, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, ... [Read More]