Walnut Raisin Zucchini Bread is a great bread recipe to use up zucchini! A moist zucchini bread is flavored with cinnamon and filled with chopped walnuts and raisins. This post contains affiliate links. This year my zucchini crop in my garden was just completely out of control! I had SO much zucchini and was pulling more out of the garden each week than I could use and give away. And with that wonderful problem comes the need to find new ways to eat zucchini, such as ... continue reading...
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Cranberry Walnut Zucchini Bread
Cranberry Walnut Zucchini Bread is a warm, delicious bread filled with lots of mix ins. Easy to make! This post contains affiliate links. I like to grow zucchini in my garden every year, and it always produces a lot! So when I have a bumper crop, and I am pulling 10-15 pounds out of the garden in a week, this is one of the first things I make. (I also love to make Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan!) You can find more zucchini recipes here! I am a huge fan of ... continue reading...
Zucchini Lemon Ricotta Crostini
Zucchini Lemon Ricotta Crostini are a simple and fresh appetizer recipe featuring Italian flavors. This post contains affiliate links. These Zucchini Lemon Ricotta Crostini are SO GOOD and SO FRESH! The bright flavors of lemon and zucchini make these crostini light and a perfect appetizer for summer entertaining. Zucchini and lemon are just perfect together, I love to use them in so many different recipes like these Zucchini Lemon Stuffed Shells with a Creamy Pesto ... continue reading...
Zucchini Lemon Stuffed Shells with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with Parmesan and ricotta cheese, mixed with lemon and zucchini. Served with a creamy pesto sauce. This post contains affiliate links. I am a sucker for Italian food. It is one of my favorite things and there are so many amazing Italian recipes that I love. Stuffed shells are something I have always enjoyed and I love to create new flavor profiles. Zucchini and lemon are perfect together and provide a lighter, fresher flavor to ... continue reading...
Zucchini Corn Risotto with Parmesan Cheese
Zucchini Corn Risotto with Parmesan Cheese is full of fresh flavors. Great as an Italian side dish or an entree. This post contains affiliate links. This Zucchini Corn Risotto with Parmesan Cheese did the unthinkable and made it into the top three favorite risottos in this house! The addition of the zucchini is a mild flavor that lightens the entire dish so it does not feel as heavy. I am OBSESSED with risotto. I am always trying to hunt down restaurants that serve risotto, ... continue reading...
Vegetarian Zucchini Corn Frittata
This Vegetarian Zucchini Corn Frittata is full of fresh and bright flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this frittata is perfect as breakfast or brunch with a little flair! This post contains affiliate links. If I am going to make breakfast, I want it to be delicious. But I also do not want to wake up really early to make it, either. No sacrificing sleep here! So simple and fast but delicious is what I aim for. A frittata is very similar to an omelette, except the ingredients are mixed ... continue reading...
Zucchini and Tomato Medley with White Wine Butter Sauce
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and ConAgra Brands. All opinions are mine alone. #MangiaTonight #CollectiveBiasVersatile side dishes are some of my favorite recipes to have in my back pocket for any day of the week. This Zucchini and Tomato Medley with White Wine Butter Sauce is one of my favorites! It is full of fresh and bright flavors, easily to customize with what I have on hand, and most importantly FAST and SIMPLE! I am a lover of Italian food, it makes me so ... continue reading...
Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan
This Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan came about from a bumper crop of zucchini and has now become one of our favorite meals! Three cheeses and a crunchy, panko crust makes this so good that you won't miss the chicken one bit. I made this for my husband's best friend one day, and he is definitely a meat eater, so I was a little worried. But he LOVED it! So now I am always getting asked about when I am going to make this Three Cheese Zucchini Parmesan again. And ... continue reading...
Shakshuka Spaghetti Squash
Shakshuka Spaghetti Squash combines two favorites: shakshuka (Eggs in Purgatory) and spaghetti squash "noodles." This post contains affiliate links. This Shakshuka Spaghetti Squash is a hearty and filling healthy recipe. The squash noodles are tossed with a savory spiced tomato sauce with some eggs cooked right inside. Shakshuka, also commonly called Eggs in Purgatory, has several variations. It is from the Middle East and typically consists of a slightly spicy tomato sauce ... continue reading...
Basil Grapefruit Grilled Swordfish Steaks
These Basil Grapefruit Grilled Swordfish Steaks are fresh, light, and full of bright flavors! This post contains affiliate links. So when I made the grapefruit basil salsa that goes on top of this fish, at first I thought basil might be a little weird but I would go with it. And then when I tasted it, wow! This salsa is SO good! Now I want to put it on everything. This grilled swordfish is perfect for the summer! The flavors are light and fresh. Not a fan of grapefruit or ... continue reading...
Fresh and Light Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers
This post has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMazolaMarinade These Fresh and Light Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers are a perfect light option for summer grilling! A simple marinade with Mazola® Corn Oil as the base is full of Greek flavors. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com. This post ... continue reading...
25+ Unique Risotto Recipes
My all-time favorite food is risotto! After mastering a more traditional and classic risotto recipe, I have been making variations of flavors for fun and unique dishes. Whether served as the main course or a side, these 25+ Unique Risotto Recipes are here to inspire your next meal! This round up has everything from vegetarian to seafood, chicken, sausage, and more! Basil Pesto Risotto A delicious basil pesto mixed in and on top of a Parmesan cheese risotto. ... continue reading...
Keto Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Keto Low Carb Cheesy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash is a delicious Italian recipe when you want a healthier spin on pesto pasta. This post contains affiliate links. Have you jumped on the stuffed spaghetti squash craze? I, myself, took a while to try it out and truthfully I was skeptical. But I found that the spaghetti squash really does work! So now I am converting some of my classic, popular recipes into low carb, keto recipes using spaghetti squash as the ... continue reading...
Top 10 Recipes of 2018
I can not believe that 2018 is almost over! This year especially seemed to fly by. Thank you for all of the support and stopping by to try out all the yummy food. There is so much more to come in 2019 including celebrating three years of this blog! Let's take a look at the Top 10 Recipes of 2018 on Three Olives Branch! Copycat Olive Garden Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo This recipe holds strong and steady in the #1 spot almost every single day. A spin on ... continue reading...
Ratatouille Empanadas
These vegetarian Ratatouille Empanadas are inspired by a French classic! Eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomato, and onion are seasoned and stuffed in a Mexican empanada. This post contains affiliate links. These Ratatouille Empanadas are a labor of love but they are worth it! You can easily make these in stages and in advance to make it easier. First, start by making your empanada dough (you can also use pie crust). This is the empanada dough I use. Then make sure you have your filling ... continue reading...
12 Vegetarian Spring Frittatas
Spring is here! Celebrate with these 12 Vegetarian Frittata recipes, perfect for spring events, brunch, and holidays like Easter! Frittatas are a great option for breakfast or brunch because they are so incredibly simple and fast to make. Most frittatas are ready in less than 30 minutes, and most of that time is spent cooking without you needing to do anything! I love to make frittatas for guests and holidays because they are a little fancier than a scramble and easier than omelettes. Click ... continue reading...
Vegan Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes
These Vegan Ratatouille Stuffed Tomatoes are a healthy and filling meal option. Large beefsteak tomatoes are stuffed with eggplant, squash, and onions for a twist on a classic dish. This post contains affiliate links. Ratatouille is French and has a few different variations. Typically it contains tomatoes, onion, eggplant, and squash. Most of the time I see ratatouille either layered in slices like a sideways scalloped potato, or simply chopped up and cooked ... continue reading...
Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
I have a weakness for pasta and all things Italian, so it is nice to lighten things up a bit from time to time. This is especially true in the fall and winter when cooler weather sweeps in. I always crave those comfort foods! These Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are a great way to satisfy that Italian craving, and in a healthier way! This recipe is gluten free, however you can substitute the zucchini for lasagna noodles, or use them both! The zucchini is not too noticeable amidst the sauce and ... continue reading...
17 Stocking Stuffers for the Cook in Your Life
The holidays are coming! I love filling stockings as you can find some great, smaller gifts. This 17 Stocking Stuffers for the Cook in Your Life list is a compilation of some of my favorite kitchen tools. There is something for everyone on this list and they are the perfect size for stuffing that stocking! Are you a last minute shopper? Take advantage of Amazon Prime! I absolutely love our Prime membership and I use it all year. Not only do you get free shipping on Prime orders all year, ... continue reading...
Simple Marinara Sauce
I just got back from Italy and one of my favorite things to do there is EAT! The food of Italy is based on simple, fresh flavors and this Simple Marinara Sauce reminds me of being in Italy and letting those classic ingredients shine! Typically when I cook I want strong, bold flavors. This sauce is a little different for me because it is a simple sauce that lets the flavor of the tomato shine. The sauce definitely tastes better the longer you let it cook, so I try to let it cook for ... continue reading...
Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is one of the easiest and fastest things to make. Whenever I am tired or pinched for time, this is one of my go-to recipes. Fresh and bright flavors in just minutes! What could be better?You can use this sauce in so many ways. Pasta, tortellini, as a dipper for bread, in risotto, sauce base for pizza, on a sandwich... After studying abroad in Italy for college, I learned that not all of the foods that we consider to be Italian can be found in Italy. But this is ... continue reading...
