I LOVE PASTA!!! There is nothing more versatile AND It is a weekly go to meal in this house! In honor of National Pasta Day we’re going to go back into the archives and check out some of my favorite pasta recipes… **** Take a classic Caprese Salad and turn it into a pasta dish, Caprese…
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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Kale Pesto
This Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Kale Pesto is INCREDIBLE!! The health benefits of dark leafy greens, like kale are undeniable! It supposedly is one of the healthiest vegetables on the planet! “One cup of chopped kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C,…
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Ok what is up with this hot and humid weather this week? Sure it gives the boys an extra pool day but I’m really more a fan of the slightly cooler weather! I’m very happy that its going to be over after today and it makes for perfect timing for this comforting classic Italian soup…
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Ah, its that time of year, the time when zucchini blossoms {flowers} start showing up in specialty stores and all the Italians go crazy for them {me included}! My grandmother makes the most wonderful fritelli which is basically the something like a fritter made with chopped up zucchini flowers, flour, egg, grated cheese and parsley….
Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Olives
This Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Olives is a perfect example of a rustic Italian dish. There are just a handful of flavors but they all work perfectly together to create a delicious one pot chicken dish. A couple big juicy bone in skin on chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, onion, kalamata olives, white wine,…
Antipasto Crostini
Looking for a last minute quick & delicious appetizer for Easter? This is a great go to “recipe”, it is open to adjustment to fit your taste buds. Antipasto crostini is a fun twist on the traditional Antipasto platter. These crostini pack all my antipasto favorites into a bit sized appetizer!!! The crostini can be…