In a class by itself, Italians celebrate Sunday and Family by gathering them around the table and usually the star of the show is Sunday Ragu with different types of meat and cooked for hours in a wonderful fresh tomato sauce. Served over Pasta and fresh grated cheese, it still […]
Entrees / Primi & Secondi
Fire Roasted Eggplant filled with Baked Pasta “Timpano” mini meatballs, prosciutto & cheese
Generational cooking at it’s best with Baked Pasta Wrapped in Roasted Eggplant What will your guests say when you reveal this at your party? My Roasted Eggplant Baked Pasta with mini meatballs, prosciutto and chunks of roasted eggplant inside the filling, plus my winning three cheese combination: fresh mozzarella, shredded […]
How To Make Meatballs Like an Italian Mamma
Meal plan and make ahead these delicious mini meatballs. My fool proof delicious recipe for authentic Italian mini meatballs or regular size are straight from my childhood. Rolling meatballs and great conversation with my Italian born grandmother on Sundays are memories and lessons that have lasted my whole life. I […]
Chicken Limone in a Buttery, White Wine Sauce with Portobello Mushrooms & Roasted Potatoes
Layers of flavor come together in this complete meal in one baking dish. This is my go to little black dress when it comes to cooking. I make this recipe often and receive a lot of requests throughout the year. On the days you have no time to get to […]
Ancient Italian Rustic Roasted Stuffed Eggplant
A complete meal packed in one slice of stuffed eggplant. Every bite is filled with flavor. Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables you will find through out the world. I love using it for so many reasons and it is a fantastic meat alternative while not compromising on […]
Le Farfalle Pasta with Sauted Zucchini and fresh Tomatoes
The first official day of summer just a few days ago has me me thinking of Zucchini and fresh chopped tomatoes with garlic sauted to perfection with simple whole ingredients tossed with Farfalle Pasta. I love this summer dish for so many reasons. It is a complete whole meal with […]