Want a really impressive appetizer without a ton of fuss? This is a super fancy looking/sounding app, but its not super hard to put together. Par cook the lobster, unfreeze some phyllo dough, spread some cheese and pop it into the oven. Ok, it’s not that simple, but its not that much harder either! I…
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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….
Roasted Pumpkin, Sausage and Kale Risotto
This recipe is definitely in the top ten meals I have ever made. Seriously. It is SO delicious. All of these flavors come together to create a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to wow even the pickiest of eaters, and snobbiest of guests. Not that I ever have any of those dining at…
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Caramelized onions, apples and cheddar cheese unite to create a delicious and homey filling for a lean, and tender cut of pork. This is one of those recipes that looks like it takes a seasoned kitchen chef, but is really super simple and easy. The hardest part is tying the string! Recipe Start by carmelizing…
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…
Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie
One of my favorite memories of my Pop-Pop after he was diagnosed with cancer is the night my Mom made Chicken Pot Pie for all of us. Growing up (mine, not his!) Pop-Pop wasn’t allowed to eat anything remotely like pot pie because of his heart. Only egg whites, margarine, and the other delicious 1980’s…
Squash Stuffed Shells
Years ago, I had a bunch of squash puree leftover from Thanksgiving, and had NO idea what to do with it. After a lot of googling, I came across Naturally Ella’s Acorn Squash Stuffed Shells. Holy moly. What an incredible melding of flavors – the squash mixes with the cheeses and creates a healthy, totally fullfilling…
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