The weather hasn't quite turned cooler yet, but I am already starting to shift into more comfort food type cooking. Every Sunday is pasta night in my house, so this past Sunday, I decided to make … [Read more...]
Irish Plum Pudding
In the 11 years I've been writing posts for this blog, I have never posted on Christmas Day! This year, I decided to finally rectify that and bring a recipe for a Christmas Pudding. Plum … [Read more...]
Smoky Bacon Topped Mac and Cheese
Note: I was sent samples of Bear Mountain BBQ Wood Pellets in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm going to keep the yummy smoked recipes going because, well, I can! This recipe for … [Read more...]
Baked Stuffed Artichokes
Note: I received a box of produce from Misfits Market in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I really like stuffed artichokes, but the idea of making them has always kind of … [Read more...]
Speck and Anchovy Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Note: I was sent a sample of Speck Alto Adige PGI in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. #sponsored During the winter, I cannot get enough comfort food recipes. To me, Italian food … [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...]
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
 Note: This post is sponsored by Moyer Beef. All opinions are mine alone. Sunday night in my house is pasta night, which almost always means pasta with a meaty tomato sauce. I tend to make Meatballs … [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...]
Cheddar Corn Casserole #10minutewow
Ham is a given at my family's Easter dinner table. And I'm not going to lie, I'm not the biggest fan. But I do love all of the sides that accompany it! So I wanted to share a side dish that would pair … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Happy Carnevale! Carnevale is celebrated in Italy 40 days before Easter. It is the last hurrah before Lent begins. (It's similar to Mardi Gras). The word "carnevale" actually means "no meat" in Latin, … [Read more...]
Cauliflower with Anchovy Breadcrumbs
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I've been cooking up a bunch of sides, including this Cauliflower with Anchovy Breadcrumbs, to share with you until my favorite holiday! This recipe … [Read more...]
Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)
I am in a never ending search to find ways to make chicken into a new and different meal. Cooking Light’s September issue had this recipe for Japanese Chicken Meatballs, or Tsukune, that were … [Read more...]
Meatball Subs
When I know I have a busy week coming up, I try to think of quick dinners I can make during the week. If I can make a huge batch of something on Sunday and just reheat the meal on a weekday, even … [Read more...]
Brisket Ragout Over Pasta
As someone who went to Catholic school for most of my life, kosher cooking isn't exactly something I was exposed to. I have a general understanding of what it means to keep kosher, but I really never … [Read more...]
Bacon-Topped Meatloaf
I didn't grow up in a meatloaf household. In fact, I'm pretty sure I've only had meatloaf once. So when my boyfriend put in a special request for meatloaf I wasn't exactly thrilled. But he rarely asks … [Read more...]
