This recipe goes out to my Insta follower @ryansuperflyjc as per his request! I love it when fans ask me for recipes (rather than me sharing just the ones I like or think others will), so keep those comments and requests coming! I will say, I made this dish on the fly using leftover ingredients … Continue reading Pasta alla Casa
Truth be told, I served this dish with a side of grilled flank steak, lol! I am NOT vegan, (obviously!!) but I'm also not against trying something new! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine when the picture caught my attention. As I read on, I knew I needed to give it a … Continue reading Vegan Pasta Primavera
Who says Vodka gets to have all the fun?! This deliciously easy semi-homemade Sambuca sauce comes together quickly and tastes out of this world! It's a unique twist on an Italian favorite that combines sweet, salty and savory in every bite. Give it a try... I'm betting you'll be pleasantly surprised and may even find … Continue reading Penne with Sambuca Sauce
Stuffed shells are often underrated and frequently over looked because people think they are too time consuming to make. On the contrary! I love making stuffed shells because the flavor combinations are endless and truth be told, I can have a batch in the oven in under 30 minutes. With fall just around the corner, … Continue reading Pumpkin Prosciutto Stuffed Shells
This dish was inspired by one of my favorite foodie Instagram-ers and made for the perfect rainy Sunday supper tonight! It takes only minutes to prep, leaving your slow cooker to do all the work. Serve the hearty and flavorful ragú over your favorite pasta with a dollop of herbed ricotta and you'll wow everyone … Continue reading Beef Ragú with Herbed Ricotta
I love to eat but truth be told, I love to feed people just as much! Tonight we hosted my neighbor and her three small kids for supper. Her husband has been away all week traveling for business and I figured she could use a night "out"! I made two pasta dishes; one for the kids and … Continue reading Bucatini Carbonara with Peas
With a nod to Spring, (which really needs to show up already!) this delicious dish combines the earthy flavors of asparagus and sun dried tomatoes with savory pancetta. Oh and don't forget the gnocchi (arguably, my favorite pasta); all tossed in a parmesan cracked peppercorn cream sauce... C'mon, Spring... you got this! Ingredients: Feeds 4 4 … Continue reading Gnocchi Primavera
I saw this recipe in a video a while back and I promised myself I'd give it a try... and then Sunday rolled around, a day when I usually have the time to try something new and voila! Lobster Sous Vide!?! Make this dish ASAP, seriously, you'll thank me! Ingredients: Feeds 4-6 people 4 tbsp melted butter … Continue reading Lobster Sous Vide over Linguine with Tarragon Cream
This is a hearty sauce you can serve over just about any pasta (I prefer something with nooks and crannies), but what really makes it easy is how effortless it is to make. It takes 15 minutes to prep and about an hour in total to cook, yet your "guests" will think it simmered all … Continue reading Easy Meat and Mushroom Bolognese
I developed this recipe by combining one of my favorite Italian foods with one of my favorite Italian flavors; gnocchi and fontina cheese! The sauce gets its vibrant green color from a generous portion of spinach and parsley; the fontina and smoked paprika elevate its earthiness making it both creamy and rich with flavor. This … Continue reading Gnocchi Verde
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