These stuffed shells are really special to me. They are the first thing I made Collin when we got back from Italy and I had the opportunity to cook for him. Something must have worked because here we are a decade later. Still happily married and eating these stuffed shells. This dish is a bit… Continue reading stuffed pasta shells in homemade marinara
Tag: Italian
meal prep: parmesean lemon chicken macaroni salad
The first time we made this pasta salad was for our housewarming party a few years ago. We made a big bowl of it for the party spread and not a single noodle or pea was leftover. So while this pasta salad is a great recipe for your next potluck lunch, it holds up well… Continue reading meal prep: parmesean lemon chicken macaroni salad
one hour pizza from scratch
Ever wonder what exactly goes into those chain pizzas? Added sugars? Dough conditioners? Hydrogenated oils? What if I told you that you could have homemade pizza--100% from scratch (dough, sauce and everything) with no mystery ingredients--that is ready in the time it would to take you to order & wait on delivery? Keep reading! Homemade… Continue reading one hour pizza from scratch
tiramisu
Tiramisu translated means "pick me up" in Italian. It's a creamy custard, espresso and cocoa-based dessert from heaven. And it's a favorite sweet treat of mine because it's so light and hardly feels as rich as it tastes. Rumor has it that there are as many versions of truly "authentic" tiramisu as there are grandmothers… Continue reading tiramisu
chicken cacciatore
Did you know "cacciatore" in Italian means "hunter"? So think of this delicious dish as a hearty, hunter-inspired meal with the freshest, all-natural ingredients. You have dark meat chicken simmered to perfection with the classic Italian flavors of garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and black olives. This is a fantastic and flavorful dinner recipe that… Continue reading chicken cacciatore
meal prep: chicken caprese salad
Caprese salad is one of my favorite things in life. Ripe, sweet tomatoes + garden fresh basil + hand-torn mozzarella sprinkled with a little sea salt + drizzle of good balsamic vinegar & olive oil. Inspired by this delicious Italian appetizer, I created an easy meal prep lunch by adding some chicken for extra protein.… Continue reading meal prep: chicken caprese salad
arugula & tomato pesto pasta with roasted beets
In my humble opinion, pesto goes on everything. Pasta, potatoes, chicken, etc. This arugula & tomato version is a fantastic twist on the classic basil pesto. There's a lot of zippy and bold flavors going on here. With peppery arugula, sweet tomatoes, tangy lemon juice and the rest of the classic pesto ingredients, I promise,… Continue reading arugula & tomato pesto pasta with roasted beets
capellini with brie, pancetta, & parsley
Brie has the power to transform. From that cheese platter staple to a melty, creamy sauce for pasta. Think of lighter spaghetti carbonara. With the salty, crispy pieces of pork. CAPELLINI WITH BRIE, PANCETTA & PARSLEY Yields: 4 servings Ingredients: 8 oz. capellini pasta (or angel hair pasta) 1/2 cup reserved hot pasta water 4… Continue reading capellini with brie, pancetta, & parsley
homemade pasta
Is there anything better than homemade pasta? Paired with basil pesto or your favorite red sauce, pasta definitely tastes better when it's fresh. Well, it's tastes the VERY best while in your Italian host mom's kitchen in Rome...but that's another story. Fair-warning: this is easiest to make if you have a standing mixer plus either… Continue reading homemade pasta
