In our family Christmas cookies are kind of a big deal. We host Christmas day at our house and all I ask people to bring is dessert and let me tell ya, we end up with platters and platters full of homemade cookies. The famous ones are my grandparents gigi {struffoli- I have no…
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Pot Roast
There are certain dishes that just the thought of brings you right back to childhood, Pot Roast is one of those dishes. There was always such a rich and distinct flavor from my moms pot roast. Its a simple, rustic, one pot meal that is perfect on a cold day. The aromas that come out…
Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole
My take on the classic Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole. Its such a comforting meal, easy to make and absolutely delicious! We are now weeks past the time change with the lovely daylight savings and my boys are still not back on schedule. Well really its just the little one that apparently has an internal…
Prosciutto Wrapped Rosemary Chicken
A super easy and flavor packed dish, Prosciutto Wrapped Rosemary Chicken. Serve along with your favorite veggie or salad for a perfect meal. This is a WOW chicken dish!!! The chicken is tossed with a little olive oil, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper & garlic. If thats not enough, the chicken is then wrapped in the…
Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta
There is so much great flavor in this Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta. Its easy to make and looks elegant. This Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta has got to be one of the tastiest simple meals I’ve made in a while! Shrimp cook up incredibly quickly, they are mellow in flavor so will take on seasoning…
The Day My Stove Almost Caught Fire & Eggplant Parm
Eggplant Parmesan, an Italian classic. Every family has their own recipe, heck my family has two very different versions. My Nonnas from Calabria and she makes hers without bread crumb and includes potatoes. My Grandma from Lipari is closer to this one. No worries, my kitchen did not burn down! Maybe when you read the…