I’m 100% Italian and I love pasta!!! Its true, I could eat it all the time because you can do so much with it, the pasta possibilities are endless! Whether you are craving a classic lasagna or something lighter like a vegetable packed pasta salad… pasta makes for a great simple meal. Sure a lasagna…
comfort food
Swedish Meatballs {lightened up}
Hey hey its the weekend!!! What a run around week its been here and I am so ready to slow things down a bit for a couple days! Whats on the menu for today? Swedish Meatballs {lightened up} my way. This may sound crazy and all but I’ve been to Ikea but never had…
Easy Roast Chicken
Roast Chicken, its one of those dishes thats a basic in the kitchen. It takes just a few minutes of prep but the results are absolutely amazing! That gorgeous crisp perfectly seasoned skin and the moist meat, this chicken is to die for! I dare you to pull that beauty out of the oven and…
Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Pecan Rum Sauce
There really are no words for how amazing this Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Pecan Rum Sauce is! Indulge in this decadent bread pudding covered in the most amazing pecan rum sauce! What better way to end our Mardi Gras Eats Celebration then with a heavenly indulgent dessert, Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Pecan Rum…
Shrimp Étouffée :: Mardi Gras Eats
The Mardi Gras Party continues!!!! So far we’ve had some hearty Red Beans & Rice and Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya! I have to say, its been awesome giving NOLA classics a go because everything has been so delicious! I certainly get why these dishes are a comfort food for so many and I love…
Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya :: Mardi Gras
Nothing says NOLA or Mardi Gras more then Jambalaya! I’m going to tell you right now, this dish is amazing!!!! I invited my brothers over last night to share this giant pot of Jambalaya with us. A “funny” little story about when I invite my brothers over… Dominick always responds not with a yes…