Whats your favorite part of the big Thanksgiving feast? I love it all but there is something about the stuffing that I just really really look forward to! I have no idea why I only make stuffing for Thanksgiving and not any other time of the year, silly me! This one right here, I…
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Homemade Antipasto Bread
Italian LOVE bread, like, really really love bread! Growing up, especially when we were with my grandparents, there was always a loaf or three of Italian bread on the table no matter what the meal was. Soup & bread, pasta & bread, roast beef & bread. Really good bread is important to us and…
Homemade Garlic & Cheese Croutons
I don’t know what it is but we always seem to have an abundance of bread in the house, maybe its an Italian thing. The only problem is that we never seem to use it all in its prime so what do I do with leftover bread?? Homemade Garlic & Cheese Croutons of course!…
Caramelized Onions, Thyme & Fontina Crostini
I love crostini! Whats not to love about a beautifully crisp slice of baguette topped with something sweet or savory? If you are hosting a hors d’oeuvre party, a small dinner or heck just looking for a tasty snack crostini are always a great option in my book! The combination possibilities are endless and…
Pesto Caprese Panini
When you spend the morning at the beach, then out to lunch, then take the kids for a haircut in preparation for school starting {eek!} there just isn’t time for a big elaborate dinner! I love paninis for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Whats not to love about this Pesto Caprese Panini? Tomatoes…
Cinnamon Raisin & Apple French Toast Bake
Is your mouth watering yet? I mean c’mon how amazing does this Cinnamon Raisin & Apple French Toast Bake look?!?!? Layers of cinnamon raisin bread, egg custard and lightly sautéed cinnamon apples! Whats not to love about that? I absolutely love the creamy texture of the egg base along with the sweet al dente apples…