Sometimes you need a quick and easy dinner, with little to no effort. This is that meal. You literally open some cans, some bags, chop stuff up then throw it on top of chips and pop it in the oven. Seriously. It is that easy. Things come together quickly because all the ingredients are probably…
Category: Sauces
Pasta Zozzona – AKA Dirty Pasta
I found this recipe a few months ago via Giadzy and it’s sooo good. It marries two of my favorite sauces into one dish. Amtraciana and Carbonara combine to create a rich, lucious and decadent pasta that an Italian Nonna might kick you out of the house for, but it would totally be worth it….
Sweet Corn Ravioli with Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta
I posted last week about the whipped ricotta ravioli dish I made with my Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta and I am now delivering on the promise to bring it to you! This is a simple, flavorful and balanced meal that will go well with almost any protein. Steak, chicken, pork, fish, shellfish – its super…
Browned Butter Whipped Ricotta
I’ve had this in my head for a few weeks now, and finally made it last night. And trust me, it’s just as good as it was in my dreams. The richness of the browned butter bits coupled with the smooth texture of the ricotta? Bliss. Perfect for toast, appetizers, veggies and even pasta. I…
Pan Seared Chicken with Baby Broccoli
This is one of those recipes that looks and tastes fancy, but is really super easy to make. The hardest part is cleaning up the spatter from the hot oil! Searing the chicken helps it stay juicy, while the sauce uses all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan to flavor the entire…
Bangers and Mash
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re a big luck o’ the Irish leprechaun or just a fan of fun holidays that encourage one to enjoy drinking and frolicking with friends; this is a recipe that just might make you believe in a pot o’ gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s comforting, easy to…
Steak and Mushroom Pot Pie
Warm, comforting, filling and flavorful? Yum. Exactly what this pot pie delivers. And, aside from the crust – fairly healthy – no butter, heavy cream or extra fat. Win win. This is perfect to assemble from leftovers (just skip the searing step) or make from scratch. Either way works and creates a delicious dinner that…
French Bread Pizza
This is seriously one of the easiest and fastest “hot lunch” recipes you can make to feed hungry bellies. With a loaf of bread and some pantry staples you can have lunch – or a snack – on the table in under 15 minutes. My oldest sous chef came home the other day and needed…
Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes
Sometimes you want carbs, carbs, carbs but not all the calories and fat that goes with them. This recipe is perfect for those days. It’s loaded with noodles, cheese and creamy sauce, but it’s not going to set your arteries up for a stent procedure. The sausage adds a nice herby kick; while fresh tomatoes…
Tarragon and Rosemary Pasta with Sausage
They say necessity is the mother of all inventions – and it was never truer than with this dish here. Got home late, everyone was hungry and I had cheese, sausage, pasta and kale. Needless to say, I was flying by the seat of my pants, but hot damn, did it turn out tasty! The…
Faux Gourmand 