Tuscan food, by tradition, is light, appetizing and extremely colorful. Feel free to experiment with any foods that fit into the latter categories and Create, Create! Here’s my version of a lighter, but very satisfying Tuscan dinner. Served with a side of grilled Italian sausage (if you’re not a Veggie) and caramelized butternut squash. Bellissima!…
Category: Entrees
Rustic Sicilian Godfather’s Pasta Rags “Una Pentola” One Pot
Today’s offering is yet another Una Pentola (One Pot) pasta dish. Which interestingly uses the wide, flat, luscious and highly underrated pasta rag from yesterday’s post. The options are as endless as the wind blows so I decided to “ripetere” (repeat) the recipe…kind of. 🙂 This time I chose to use Sicilian sausage for the…
Guest Chef Wednesday! Jamie & Jana’s Roasted/Braised “Chicken in Milk”
As Jamie Oliver states in the introduction of the recipe, “A slightly odd, but really fantastic combination that must be tried.” This couldn’t be more true! Furthermore, who doesn’t love roasted chicken? It’s one of my family’s favorite weekend dinners of choice. When my friend and Once Upon a Spice follower, Jana Young Baron introduced…
Guest Chef’s Bret & Denise Clark’s Stuffed Peppers Featuring “Make Your Own” Taco Mexican Seasoning
Ingredients 4-5 Peppers (I use a combination of Green, Red and Yellow) Depending on size 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 3 TBS Denise’s Taco/Mexican Seasoning (Recipe Below) 1/3 – ½ Cup Water 2 Large Cans Red Enchilada Sauce (I use Mild) 3 Cups Cooked Rice 1-2 Cups Shredded Cheese (I use a lot of cheese,…
Crunchy Bacon Southern Fried Chicken
Who doesn’t love crispy, juicy Southern Fried Chicken? And now with bacon added for depth of flavor without overpowering! The coating adheres to chicken pieces perfectly and is filled with the flavors of the Deep South! Serve alongside potato or macaroni salad and a nice ear of corn. Perfect for picnics too because this bird…
Easter Ham, Pepperoni and Cheese Bread
My Mama always made this tasty bread for every religious holiday and if we begged, sometimes in between. Mom used to buy pounds of aged meats and cheeses, painstakingly cubing every bit. Then she would mix with beaten eggs, grated Parmesan and fill, what seemed like dozens, of loaves. I’ve converted her recipe into a…
Napolitana e Siciliano Easter Egg Lasagna
This is a quick and easy version of my Mama Carmela’s famous Easter Lasagna. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and sliced meatballs were influenced by her northern Italian background and make this dish extra delicious and one of a kind! I made this recipe “today” friendly for ease of preparation by using good-quality bottled sauce…
Irish Shepard’s Pie
Irish Shepard’s Pie
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