I try to keep lots of pasta on hand since my family loves it and it is so versatile. This Bacon Pasta came together one evening when I needed something quick, easy, and delicious for dinner. It only took 20 minutes from stove to table. Serve with salad and garlic bread for a satisfying meal. […]
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Diabetic No-Boil Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
This diabetic vegetarian recipe doesn’t sacrifice tastiness for healthiness. My hubby loved this dish and had no clue it was light. It is chocked full of veggies so you can feel great about serving this to your family. Not only is this Spinach Alfredo Lasagna tasty and healthy, it is also easy to prepare since […]
Pumpkin Risotto
I am so excited to share this authentic Italian recipe that I received from an Italian friend. While living in Italy we participated in the Amici program which matches American families with Italian families who share similar interests and whose kids are the same gender or close in age. We were matched with a wonderful […]
Copycat Olive Garden Salad
There are times however when something is so good you just need to flat out copy the original. This is definitely true with this salad recipe. I am sure that many of you have enjoyed the wonderful salad at Olive Garden Restaurants. Their unlimited soup, salad, and breadstick deal is awesome! I could just about eat […]
Easy Lasagna
This easy no-boil lasagna was a favorite family recipe when I was growing up and is now a favorite with my family. It is so delicious, and I can honestly say it is the best lasagna I have ever eaten. Even the lasagna in Italy doesn’t compare to this dish. I have cooked this recipe many […]
Basil Pesto with Pasta
If you are looking for a quick, simple, delicious dish, pesto pasta is a great choice. The main ingredient in this dish is fresh basil, lots of fresh basil. Pesto is so versatile. It can be tossed with many different types of pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, bowtie etc.) and is also delicious as a spread for baguette style […]
Spigola al Sale (Sea Bass in Salt)
Yesterday I posted on facebook that I was having serious blogging withdrawals. BTW- you can check out my new facebook cooking page here. It is a simple and quick way to share cooking information and tips. I love the interaction that facebook offers. Sometimes I feel like I am all alone talking to myself in blog land . I am only 2 clicks […]
Pistachio Pasta
photo from www.wikipedia.com The pistachio nut is not a food that I was very familiar with before moving to Italy. My only experience with pistachio flavor was pudding from a box. While growing up my mom would make a layered dessert with pistachio pudding for my dad on special occasions. I couldn’t stand that stuff. It really turned me off to anything pistachio. […]
Crockpot Chicken
This recipe comes from a friend that I met in what seems like a lifetime ago when I had preschoolers. Some of you can relate to the endless tiresome days that are spent chasing a little one around and attempting to get other things done in the process. There were days if I didn’t throw something in […]
Timballo di Riso ~ adventure in Italian cooking
This recipe comes from the Italian cooking school that I attended in the spring. When we arrived at the school each day we would go to a classroom where the head chef would brief us on the dishes that we were going to prepare. Sometimes between the briefing and walking to the kitchen the recipes would change, and we would make a […]