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…
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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…
Roasted Veggies and Ham Quiche
Need to use up that leftover Easter ham? This is perfect for that – and the loads of veggies that are taking up space in your fridge that may or may not be on this side of the decency factor? Even better. Assuming none of your fiber-rich pals have fuzz on them – toss ’em…
Cheesecake
With Easter last weekend, and needing a dessert to serve 13 people, I decided on a cheesecake. Usually they are a pain in the neck, but since Easter dinner practically cooks itself (hello ham), I figured I’d make at least a little effort in the dessert section of the meal. Also, I’m not a baker…
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…
Cheesy Potato and Sausage Bake
This is an amalgamation of trying to make one thing and failing, but creating a rather delicious dinner in the meantime. I was trying to make some of my mother in law’s cheesy potatoes, but didn’t quite get it right. So I tried again, but failed, so the third time I added sausage to make…
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…
Restaurant Style Burgers
These burgers are SO good and SO easy to make. The secret to a thick, tender, almost fluffy burger? Don’t over work the meat. Mix together the ingredients then loosely pack them, and sear them on a cast iron skillet. They come together in minutes and taste SOOOO good. It’s the perfect weeknight meal when…
Faux Gourmand 