Good food feeds the soul
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is one of my absolute FAVORITE Italian pasta dishes. And it’s vegetarian! The ooey, gooey cheese with red sauce gets a ‘YES, please from,’ me. Pair with a side salad, some crusty bread, and a nice glass of red wine and you …
Both the hubby and I HATED Tuna Noodle Casserole growing up. Our moms had the same playbook for making it (I suspect a recipe from the back of one of the products they used in the recipe). Dump two cans of tuna and one can …
It’s mid-summer, which means eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes are pouring out of the garden. And I can’t think of a better dish to highlight all those wonderful veggies than ratatouille. The only thing better is my recipe for Tian with an Italian Twist. Of course, …
Hummmm. I LOVE a good rich and creamy chicken pot pie. Warm flaky crust filled with sauce, chicken and vegetables makes me feel like I’m wrapped in a yummy hug. It’s right up there with chicken or tomato soup for me when I’m feeling the …
Veggie Enchiladas! YUM! Enchiladas are one of my favorite meals! And one that I haven’t made in quite a while. But just the other day, I was scrolling through Foodgawker, admiring all the pretty dishes. The Bojon Gourmet’s scrumptious looking Kale and Cauliflower Enchiladas with …
As you all know by now, the hubby and I have been reducing the amount of meat we eat in our diets in favor of a healthier lifestyle. This week I’m sharing a recipe for Homemade Moussaka that uses up the other half of the …
It’s springtime and time for spring lamb. Well, it is in many cultures. While lamb use is increasing in the US, Americans are not huge consumers of lamb compared to the rest of the world. In fact, the average American only eats 0.88 pounds of …
After posting a photo of my homemade Mandilli (Handkerchief) Pasta, with Ricotta, Pesto and Spicy Red Sauce, I received a lot of requests for the recipe. So, after switching a few things around on my blogging calendar, here it is. This dish is all about the …
It’s almost that time of year again. Valentine’s Day! The day of lovers, roses, chocolate, sex and all things decadent. I have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. While it’s nice to have a day celebrating love, like other holidays, it’s gotten so commercial, I …
I love lasagna. Layers of pasta, warm tomato sauce and ooey, gooey cheeses topped with browned cheese on top. My mouth is watering just picturing the steaming slice of Italian-inspired goodness sitting on my plate. And while my favorite lasagna includes meat and lots of …