Recipes

Do you  like asparagus? Do your kids?  Well I love asparagus and yup so do my kids! Here’s a great way to prepare asparagus that I think you will LOVE and maybe even your kids… …

This Italian Polpettone is a stuffed italian meatloaf rolled with prosciutto and provolone for a rich, flavorful twist on a classic comfort dish.   Polpettone with Prosciutto and Provolone What …

The next time you’re looking for a simple yet tasty side dish, try this recipe for Sauteed Peas and Mushrooms.   Although this particular dish is often times found on …

Vodka sauce is one of those sauces that might sound complicated but really is quite easy to make. Traditionally, this dish is made with prosciutto but I like to make …

It’s been awhile since I posted a family favorite recipe. Here is a great one that you can make in 15 minutes or less. Try this simple Italian classic  Bistecca “steak” Pizzaiola. This …

I am pretty sure that I am a day late and a dollar short on the whole Pumpkin phenomenon that swept the internet a while back.  It was actually late August …

Not that long ago my son said  “Mom, you’re not posting enough pasta dishes to the blog”!  After thinking about it a little, I realize he’s right.  Maybe I’ve been …

I love giving some of my old family recipes a contemporary twist!  These individual focaccia cupcakes are a fun take on my Mother’s traditional Barese style Focaccia.   My mother’s …

Growing up we always ate Panettone. Panettone is a traditional sweet Italian fruit bread. A common Italian tradition is to bring a panettone to someone’s house when you visit during …

After a “what do you cook in your crockpot?” conversation with a friend recently, I was inspired to make my traditional Minestrone soup  in the slow cooker.  This is a …