This delicious Summer green minestrone soup is like Summer in a bowl! It’s similar to classic minestrone but it’s loaded with seasonal vegetables, protein-packed beans and flavored with a Parmesan rind. Pair it with a loaf of sliced sourdough bread to create the perfect Summertime meatless Monday meal. What’s a parmesan rind? For cheese lovers…
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Whipped Ricotta Pasta Salad
Cold elbow pasta is smothered in whipped ricotta cheese mixed with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Whipped ricotta pasta salad is a twist on a traditional Summer BBQ side. It’s made from only a few simple ingredients but the result is anything but simple. The whipped ricotta creates the perfect creamy sauce for a cold…
Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Rind
This warm and cozy Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Rind is packed with nutritious veggies plus beans for added fiber and protein. The broth is bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and a Parmesan rind that’s simmered right in the broth to give it a nutty, cheesy, savory flavor. This gluten free meatless Monday meal is…
Cheesy Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash
This cheesy twice baked spaghetti squash recipe makes a delicious vegetable side dish or vegetarian main dish. We start by baking the squash until it’s the perfect consistency. Next the spaghetti squash is mixed with whole milk ricotta cheese and nutty pesto sauce. The creamy squash mixture is topped with a Parmesan cheese and breadcrumb…
Healthy Banana Smoothie
This healthy banana smoothie is made from five simple ingredients. We blend fresh bananas, coconut milk yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract to create a delicious creamy texture and a decadent flavor that almost tastes like dessert. It’s packed with potassium and magnesium from the bananas and calcium and vitamin D…
Instant Pot Cheesy Tomato Soup
This instant pot cheesy tomato soup is pressure cooked along with a Parmesan cheese rind to infuse a savory, nutty flavor into the soup. A little bit of cream cheese is added to give this homemade tomato soup a slightly creamy consistency. Finally each serving is topped with a generous spoonful of grated Parmesan for…






