First dinner of 2020! This Stromboli is a personal favorite of mine. It has all my favorite toppings plus it makes my home smell like a pizzeria. Win-win! This is always a major hit with the kiddos and leftovers are almost unheard of. Pizza dough; proofed ½ cup Marinara Sauce ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese ½Continue reading “Supreme Stromboli”
Category Archives: italian food
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese is one of my favorite Italian dishes! The tang of the tomatoes, the herbaceous seasonings and the richness of the beef and sausage. So amazing! And all that delicious Parmesan! Served with steamed broccoli; it can’t be beat! Sauce: 1 ½ lbs lean Ground Beef 1 lb mild Italian Sausage 1 oz BaconContinue reading “Spaghetti Bolognese”
White Wine Steamed Mussels
The mussels were a major hit! I’m definitely going to make it again. The seafood broth has so many delicious uses and this is one of my favorites. Seafood Broth: 4 cups Water 3 cloves Garlic; crushed 1 cup Onion; quartered 2 pounds Seafood “leftovers” (shrimp & crab shells, fish heads, skins & bones) 2Continue reading “White Wine Steamed Mussels”
Vodka Sauce Stuffed Shells
It doesn’t look like much, but daaang! I’m so glad I took the time to simmer the sauce! I grew up with frozen microwaved Costco Stuffed Shells and these are leagues better! I really wanted to upgrade a childhood favorite and make it fresh. Using homemade Ricotta ups the flavor and creaminess of the wholeContinue reading “Vodka Sauce Stuffed Shells”
Asparagus & Romanesco Fettucine Alfredo
There’s a reason why I don’t make Fettuccine Alfredo very often. Stick a fork in me, I’m done! It’s got a major calorie count and my jeans can only take so much! I tried to lighten it up a little the veggies, but it was still amazingly and deliciously rich. The pan Fried Chicken CutletContinue reading “Asparagus & Romanesco Fettucine Alfredo”
Leftover Chicken Parm Baked Spaghetti
Cooking for one everyday means I have a LOT of leftovers. I have to get a little creative on leftover night. One box of spaghetti made 3 dishes! Spaghetti Bolognese, Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and this! Leftover Chicken Parm Spaghetti Bake 4 cups leftover Spaghetti 1 ½ cups Bolognese Sauce 1 cup fresh SpinachContinue reading “Leftover Chicken Parm Baked Spaghetti”
Baked Caprese Chicken
This dish is so amazing on a winter’s day. Or a summer day when air fried or grilled if your home gets too hot to crank up the ol’ oven. The fresh flavors go so well with the lean chicken, there’s nothing quite like it. Warm, fresh and flavorful! It goes great with Scalloped Potatoes,Continue reading “Baked Caprese Chicken”