Slow Cooker Feijoada – Brazilian Bean and Meat Stew

by Colorfulfoodie // January 7, 2021 // No Comments

The most popular dish of my country – I hope I did it justice making it my own and I encourage you to make it your own as well! Mix and match your meats focusing on pork since that’s what... Continue reading →

Easy Vodka Sauce Pasta

by Colorfulfoodie // January 4, 2021 // No Comments

5 ingredients and a little patience goes a long way! I fell in love with this pink pasta sauce over a decade ago in an Italian restaurant near my old neighborhood in New Jersey, specifically East Rutherford in north NJ!... Continue reading →

Brazilian Style Shepherd’s Pie “Escondidinho”

by Colorfulfoodie // November 4, 2020 // No Comments

Escondidinho is a Brazilian style Shepherd’s pie that is typically made with yucca (and it is amazing!) and “stuffed” with a yummy seasoned layer of meat! But not today. I made it a little different today…. I don’t have yucca... Continue reading →

Crispy Scallops and Warm Corn Succotash

by Colorfulfoodie // October 28, 2020 // No Comments

Yes. I’m a sucker for a nice sear and crispy crusty scallops! Pair that with a corn succotash and HEAVEN! These are the best quality scallops I’ve ever prepared, hands down. I had them shipped fresh and cold from Fulton... Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

by Colorfulfoodie // October 26, 2020 // No Comments

It’s sweater weather, it’s soup weather!! It’s Fall, Autumn, the leaves are changing and all I want is soup! The creamier then better, so I had to go for it and make this creamy, cheesy potato soup sprinkled with bacon... Continue reading →

Tomato Basil Soup

by Colorfulfoodie // October 19, 2020 // 5 Comments

Hello Soup Lovers! So this right here is as easy as it gets! I make this often, but as you can imagine, more so in the colder months! The best part about it: 4 main ingredients! This makes for a Delicious... Continue reading →

How to Make Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce from Scratch

by Colorfulfoodie // September 8, 2020 // No Comments

I was blessed with ALOT of tomatoes again, from my friend Tony Tomato. Winecoach and I went to work, because there is really nothing better than homemade tomato sauce from scratch! We make it every year, and whole time consuming... Continue reading →

Keto Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice and Cauliflower “Naan”

by Colorfulfoodie // July 27, 2020 // No Comments

Butter chicken! But keep it low carb and delicious! All the flavor without feeling stuffed in the end. I don’t know about you but I ALWAYS overeat when it comes to this dish because my mouth keeps wanting more and... Continue reading →

Scallops in Creamy garlic Sauce with Zoodles

by Colorfulfoodie // June 19, 2020 // No Comments

Low carb pasta night! Don’t you just want to face dive into his cheesy garlicky sauce??? Whether you choose to use regular pasta noodles, zoodles, oodles or any other veggies to swim in here, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the... Continue reading →

Garlic Lime Smoked Pork Chops and Tenderloin

by Colorfulfoodie // June 11, 2020 // 3 Comments

Weeknight smoking fun!!! It’s no secret smoking meats can be a long process, but what if you’re short on time and still want to enjoy a smokey pork dinner after work during the week? This is me, like every night.... Continue reading →