With the boys back in school, getting dinner on the table in a hurry is a must. Between all the boy’s school demands, homework, sports and get together finding the time to sit down for a family dinner can be the last thing on everyone’s mind. But what better way to catch up on all […]
Hearty Minestrone Soup
January 5, 2015 by 1 Comment
The weather is getting colder, time to put a big pot of soup on the stove, whip up a batch of cornbread and serve up a delicious belly warming dinner. This Hearty Minestrone Soup will be just the recipe you need to do that! Full of vegetables – onions, carrots, celery, green pepper, tomatoes and […]
Lasagna with Meat Sauce Recipe
September 2, 2014 by 3 Comments
This Homemade Lasagna with Meat Sauce Recipe is one that I’ve been making for many, many years and is a family favorite. Chef
Pizza Quesadilla: 15 Minute Meal
August 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Getting dinner on the table fast is always top on a Mom’s list, especially during the busy school year. How about a 15 minute meal? The best of both worlds – Italian and Mexican – come together in these super quick, 15 minute Pizza Quesadillas that your family is sure to fall in love with. […]
Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups
February 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Sometimes talking the family into eating a meatless meal can be difficult. But what if they never even knew there wasn’t meat in it? These Vegetable Lasagna Roll ups are the perfect Meatless Monday Meal or great for a dinner to serve during Lent. The depth of flavor from the zucchini, asparagus and roasted red […]
Campanelle with Italian Sausage, Peppers and Tomatoes
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Time is short…you need to get dinner on the table fast! Sound familiar? We all know it too well. This recipe for Campanelle with Italian Sausage, Peppers and Tomatoes goes together in a snap and on the table in less than 30 minutes! This Italian dish is bursting with flavor, but uses simple ingredients. Cook […]
Beefy Noodle Casserole
January 14, 2013 by 4 Comments
Casseroles are the best invention known to man… okay maybe not the best but you’ve got to admit it ranks up there with sliced bread. Combining ingredients into one delicious pan that can go straight from the oven to the table is pure genius and this Beefy Noodle Casserole is just plain delicious as well. […]
Herb and Parmesan Dipping Oil
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whenever we go back to my hometown there is this Italian restaurant that my father likes to take everyone for dinner and one of his favorite items is the bread and olive oil dipping sauce they give you as an appetizer. I’ll have to admit I’ve grown to like it as well, enough to make […]
Italian Sliders
January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We’ve been spending a lot of time in the kitchen lately adding new recipes to our recipe box. Some have been new creations that I have concocted, some have not made it past the planning phase (Liz needs to reign me in sometimes) and some are new variations on old ideas. These Italian Sliders kinda […]