Recipes

Why Pay Extra For Convenience? The “OGT Team” has a meeting every Monday morning at our studio, where we organize our editorial calendar and brainstorm ideas for posts. These meetings are very serious, and we never get sidetracked into discussions that have nothing to do with the blog. ;-) During one such recent discussion, someone happened to mention that they have seen honey sticks popping up just about everywhere lately. The convenience of honey sticks is pretty obvious. You get a single-serving of honey that’s easy to squeeze into a drink or onto a snack, and it’s virtually mess-free! But...

Parsely left on its own, with rain, sunlight… abbondanza! I had left for Italy for about nine days. When I returned, our little garden had exploded. I was looking at a veritable tree of parsley! I wish I had taken a picture of it before I chopped it down. Some research suggests that parsely has multiple health benefits, in addition to being a fresh addition to salads and sandwiches, wonderful recipes, or a decorative garnish. Chimichurri Use for steak, chicken tacos Origin: Argentina Ingredients 1 c. flat-leaf parsley, firmly packed 3 cloves garlic  2 tbsp. fresh oregano 1/3 c. extra-virgin...

Pie is a beloved dessert and savory dish enjoyed all over the world, but its history stretches back thousands of years. The word “pie” comes from the Latin word “pica,” meaning magpie, because early pies were often made with a mixture of ingredients, similar to the way a magpie collects various objects. This article will explore the history of pie, from its humble beginnings to its present-day popularity.The ancient Egyptians are credited with inventing the first pies. They would bake savory pies filled with meat and vegetables, and sweet pies filled with honey, dates, and nuts. These pies were often...

Sloppy Joes are an iconic American food. Reminiscent of childhood days, they are a great meal your kids can have but also super fun to serve at family dinners or parties. In case you don’t know, they are the sloppiest and messiest sandwich (burger?) you could eat. No one gets away without making a mess. Take a burger bun and fill it with saucy ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken if you are looking for a lighter option), top it with BBQ, chipotle sauce, or homemade sloppy joe sauce (check the bottom of the page for links to some...

This week’s meal plan is getting us ready for warmer weather with some lighter meals to welcome in the springtime! Notes from this week’s meal plan: BELTCH Breakfast Sandwich You can cook the bacon in the microwave by laying slices between layers of paper towel and cooking for 3-5 minutes. I love using this hot sauce! The Best Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe This pairs really well with a side salad! Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce This recipes uses this cheese sauce to make it extra delicious. Use ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken in this recipe. 5 Ingredient Overnight Vanilla Oats This is a...