Note: This is a sponsored post, powered by BrandBacker. I was sent samples of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to make this post. Opinions are mine alone. Some ingredients are so wonderful, that you don't … [Read more...]
Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and Capers
Romanesco is an intriguing little veggie. I don't come across it terribly often, but when I do, I love using it in recipes like this recipe for Pasta with Roasted Romanesco and … [Read more...]
Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Well. The weather refuses to act like spring. But I'm sick of waiting for spring to arrive to make delicious spring food! So this recipe for Spinach Lemon Ricotta Pasta has spring … [Read more...]
Linguine and Clams
I'm sure this happens to everyone: you go out and buy ingredients for a specific recipe, but then are left with "extras" from that recipe. Normally, it's not a big deal and you can just incorporate it … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Pork Loin with Chunky Tomato Sauce
For whatever reason, I tend to shy away from making pork or ham. So when my friend and I were having our cooking marathon, I figured it was a good time to add one in for some variety. We … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara is the definition of simple, elegant decadence. Carbonara is typically made with pork fried in olive oil, grated hard cheese, raw eggs, and pasta. Versions use pancetta … [Read more...]
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
My mom makes a mean pasta salad. Her mayo-less version is a mostly traditional Italian pasta salad which marinates in an Italian salad dressing for a few hours before enjoying. This Grilled … [Read more...]
Pesto Chicken, Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo & Herb Pilaf
You can never have too many weeknight meals, especially chicken recipes! For this dinner, I combined two Cooking Light recipes  (Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes and Orzo and Herb Pilaf) to make … [Read more...]
Baked Ziti
This blog post has been compensated by Borden® Cheese. All opinions are mine alone. #BordenCheeseLove #CollectiveBias #Ad As I’ve mentioned in the past, pasta night is a very important … [Read more...]
Pasta Alla Norma
Created with De Cecco Pasta night at my house is a very important night. Every Sunday, we have a pasta dish, but like to switch up what exactly the dish is. It’s always fun to experiment with new … [Read more...]
Linguine with Lemon Sauce
I recently received a nice email from Deiss Kitchenware, a German-based company that makes some snazzy kitchen products. They were kind enough to send me their Citrus Zester and Cheese Grater. I knew … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu
This Slow Cooker Short Rib Ragu is the ultimate comfort food and is perfect for busy fall weeknights! It is definitely feeling like fall in Philadelphia now. The days are getting shorter, and … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Braciole
My mom recently put in a request for braciole. And by put in a request, I mean she went to Esposito's in the Italian Market, purchased braciole, and told me I was going to make it. So. Slow Cooker … [Read more...]
One Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake
There are some nights where I just don't want to cook, mainly because I don't want to clean up after I cook -- so many dishes! On such nights, I reach for a one-pot meal. This Cheesy Pasta … [Read more...]
Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon Cream Sauce
This time of year delivers some pret-ty great produce. All of the green veggies are in season! This recipe from Cooking Light for Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon Cream Sauce makes the most of some … [Read more...]