One of my favorite dishes to make for dinner is pulled pork. It’s the easiest thing to make and it serves a crowd! Or… Hubs and I for an entire week, who then get sick of it and don’t make it again for another 6 months. It’s a never ending circle! This pulled pork recipe [Read More…]
Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce
I think I’m going through a gnocchi obsession phase. Earlier this month I had it for dinner during my vacation with Hubs and since then I’ve been loving these little potato dumpling-macaroni thingies. I’ve read that making homemade gnocchi is pretty easy, but I decided to take the semi-homemade way out with buying it pre-made and making [Read More…]
Broccolini & Sausage Pizza
This is by far my favorite pizza right now… spicy sausage, spoonfuls of ricotta, thin slices of mozzarella, sauteed broccolini with garlic… it’s heavenly goodness in each bite! I’m a huge sucker for pizza night. Unless you’re offering to take me to a favorite restaurant (hello, Huntley Taverne!), I will opt for homemade pizza any [Read More…]
Italian Shrimp Stir Fry
This is my Italian spin on the classic stir fry… sauteed shrimp, red pepper, garlic, red potato, spinach… it’s a one pan dish that doesn’t disappoint! Lately my mantra has been to use as many fresh ingredients as possible when cooking. Because, this about it — when are fresh ingredients NOT healthy to eat? It’s my little [Read More…]
Easy Hawaiian Pizza
Once upon a time I was babysitting. The kids ordered pizza, one plain pie and one Hawaiian. As I served up slices, I scoffed, “How could you like pineapple on pizza? Ewww!” (you’d think I was one of the kids…) Just then, I was peer-pressured by an eight-year-old to “just try it.” And, well, I haven’t looked back [Read More…]
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
There are a million quiche recipes out there, but my favorite remains the same: broccoli and cheddar quiche. I can’t pinpoint why, but I’m like a moth to a flame with it! Ah, I know one reason: fresh broccoli. There’s nothing like it. Sure, the frozen store bought stuff is convenient, but the flavor just isn’t there. Pile [Read More…]
Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Molé
While this is not an authentic Mexican molé sauce, it is a very convenient alternative for busy weekday nights. Made with cocoa powder, you’d never imagine that you put chocolate and savory in the same category. But with one taste, you do. The first time I had molé was in California. A pulled rib enchilada, covered [Read More…]
Tortellini with Broccoli Pesto
Put your basil away and make way for broccoli pesto! You’ll fall in love with this super fast and healthy dinner that’s ready within 30 minutes. Oh yeah, babe. Please don’t use frozen broccoli. It’s one extra step, chopping the broccoli crowns into florets, but it’s so worth it! You can taste the freshness and [Read More…]
Cheesy Jumbo Italian Meatballs
Who says that you need macaroni with meatballs? Just make them JUMBO sized and you’ll have yourself a delicious and simple dinner. You’ll love the cheesy goodness in each bite, as well as the fresh Italian bread you used to make them. Garlicy and full of fresh ingredients, this recipe is a larger version of [Read More…]
BBQ Crock Pot Ribs
Slow cooked for hours, these ribs literally fall off the bone if you’re not too careful brushing them with BBQ sauce. If you’re a beginner rib-maker, then this recipe is for you! Just as long you know how to boil water and butter a slice of toast? Right. Okay, then – gather your ingredients! First [Read More…]
Skillet Lasagna
Lasagna in a pan… say WHAT? I dare you to find a faster way to make this Italian classic. Ready within 30 minutes, I’m thinking my Crock-Pot Vegetable Lasagna has finally met its match. It seems like I’ve been on a streak of sweets, cheese and carbs… and okay, maybe I have. But these long [Read More…]
Italian Wedding Soup
Nothing can beat curling up with a hot bowl of soup on a cold, snowy night. This Italian Wedding Soup will warm your bones with its escarole and mini garlic and cheesy meatballs. Never a huge fan of Italian Wedding soup, always being turned off by the canned variety (it just looks so gross), I’ve [Read More…]
Sausage & Pepper Sliders
What’s perfect to serve to the masses and extremely easy to make? SLIDERS! These Sausage & Pepper slides are SO EASY. In one pan, saute the peppers, onions and garlic. In another, brown the sausage. Then bring it all together with tomato sauce for a savory, lick-your-fingers dish. Pile it high on mini slider buns, [Read More…]
Italian Meatballs
Do you love a lot of garlic? How about tons of mozzarella and a hint of spice? If you answered “yes,” then these Italian meatballs are for you! I grew up with meatballs cooked in the sauce. So I very much appreciate that version! However, as with anything fried, there’s just an extra level of [Read More…]
Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are the ultimate healthy weeknight dinner, with leftovers to boot! Stuffed with ground turkey, rice, garlic, caramelized onions and spinach, these peppers are bursting with flavor! As a family of two, Hubs and I ate these peppers for practically a week! It probably didn’t help that I cut every pepper I ate [Read More…]
Crock-Pot Vegetable Lasagna
An easy dinner that’s both skinny and delicious! This Crock-Pot Vegetable Lasagna is a “set it and forget about it” slow cooker recipe that is perfect dish to warm up your bones on a cold night. Did I mention it makes for even better leftovers? Making a lasagna in a crock pot is no different [Read More…]