You know how much we love to cook and a couple of weeks ago our grocery store was having a phenomenal Spanish Festival and there was cured chorizo, mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari – it was all on sale! Folks, saffron was on sale! I mean the real deal saffron! Needless to say, I stocked up, […]
Thick and Hearty Pasta Primavera
Alright folks here’s the deal, I never, ever – or hardly ever use jarred sauces, like they’re not really allowed in my house. Sometimes, though, you’re looking for something quick to make and the last thing you want to do is simmer a sauce (gravy – but it’s really sauce!) all day long. That’s the […]
Sea Scallops and Sweet Corn Ragout
This post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. If there’s one vegetable I can always count on my kids to eat, it is corn. Corn on the cob, grilled corn, buttered corn, steamed corn, and now […]
Italian Sunday Dinner Tradition Goes On
Italian Sunday Dinner Tradition Growing up in an Italian household, I was engulfed with rich centuries old traditions. The one tradition that brought the entire family together was Sunday Dinner. Now keep in mind that for Italians on Sundays, dinner occurs right after church. So the time of “Dinner” can be anywhere between […]
Candy Buffet For Boys Sleepovers
Candy buffets are great for any occasion. When it comes to kids, anything that wow’s them and holds their interest for more than 30 seconds is a winner. That is why the candy buffet fits so well into a sleepover. This theme is designed for boys, but you can easily adapt it to a girls […]
Italian Pastina Recipe~ U’Tridd ~ Mille Infranti
I want to share with you an easy and simple pasta recipe. It’s centuries old, and in Italian – mille infranti literally means a million pieces. So this pastina is a semolina and egg recipe if you are allergic to corn or egg steer clear, but if not and you’re feeling adventurous let’s get this […]
Hearty Shrimp and Sausage Ciambotta
When it’s pretty cold outside, you kind of crave something warm, hearty, and delicious – right? At least I do. I had these flavors running through my head from an old childhood dish I ate when visiting my Nonna in Italy, she called it Ciembott (che-m-bot) – fish stew. While my mom still makes it to […]
Crab and Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
I haven’t posted a really detailed recipe in a long while. I know there’s no excuse for that, but hear me out. It’s summer time and I hate turning the oven on. We grill almost everyday or eat salads – no lie! And then I’m asked to take the Flipp Summer Food Challenge. You’re probably […]
Strawberry, Banana, and Chocolate Croissant Ravioli
Croissant ravioli? Yep, you heard that right! this is what happens when you’re bored on a weekend afternoon and notice that you have delicious strawberries and bananas just staring at you. I had some spreadable chocolate too and crescent sheets in the fridge. So I was standing in the kitchen and Chris comes in and sees […]
Stacked Chili Enchiladas With Homemade Crepes
Nothing says football season like a nice steaming bowl of chili. Actually, nothing says Winter like a nice steaming bowl of chili. However, with all the runny noses, upset stomachs, and congestions going on around here, the last thing on my mind is simmering chili for hours. We just celebrated my eldest’s 10th birthday, and […]