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’ve adapted her recipe and made it “today” friendly for ease of preparation by using…
Category: Entrees
Italian Bacon & Egg Pasta with Tomatoes & Kale
Una Pentola (One-Pot) Bacon & Egg Pasta with Tomatoes & Kale Another perfect, simple, quick, easy and flavorful example of “Northern Italian Peasant” food at it’s finest! This recipe was inspired by my Mama Carmela’s love of fresh field greens. At the first sight of mustard greens, she would gather her tools and the hunt…
Irish Red Jacket Colcannon
Colcannon is a customary Irish potato dish that is not only rich in flavor, but folklore and history as well. It’s also a perfect recipe to make with the kids while sharing its interesting history! Contrary to popular belief that this is a St. Patrick’s Day dish, by tradition, it’s actually made on All Saints Day…
Lemon Chicken & Asparagus Stir Fry: The Powerful Aphrodisiac?
Does this long, green, fibrous shaft really have the ability to excite the senses? While various foods such as strawberries, chocolate and pomegranates claim to hold powerful aphrodisiac qualities, today’s concentration is on the mighty asparagus; one of the most commanding of all. The Vegetarian Society, which recommends feeding asparagus to your lover by hand,…
Romantic Indoor Valentine’s Picnic Featuring Nicoise Salad
It’s Romance week; dedicated to all hearts filled with love and devotion. Are you searching for ways to whisk away your Valentine to Romance land? Why not try an indoor picnic at home? Where you ask? Look no further than your living room floor… Lay out a crisp, new tablecloth, scatter with rose petals, light…
The Best Bold Rich & Thick Game Day Chili: Think Burgers, Fries, Hot Dogs or Straight Up!
Game Day Chili! Thick, bold, rich and rubescent; filled with deep flavors that hold their own paired with your favorite hot dogs, fries, burgers or straight up. Plan a chili bar and include a multitude of tantalizing toppings: sour cream, shredded cheeses, guacamole, corn chips, various crackers, chopped red onion–the sky’s limit! Feel free to make…
Guest Chef Sarah’s Healthier Game Day Meatball Sub Bake
Last year on Facebook, my good friend Thad posted a fabulous looking meatball sub casserole recipe before the big game, so my wheels started to turn and I simply had to develop my own. My friend Sarah and I wanted to create a feel good, healthier recipe that was, of course, delicious, but with…
Healthy Fabulous & Under 400 Calories Madeline’s Spinach Pie with Feta, Raisins, Mushrooms & Toasted Pine Nuts
Madeline’s Spinach Pie with Feta, Raisins, Mushrooms & Toasted Pine Nuts When is comes to feeding our mind, body and spirit we all plan to start the New Year out right, but how do we keep it delicious, interesting and fabulous? Yoga is fabulous and interesting for the mind and body.Meditation is food for the soul,…
Baked Parmesan Ranch Chicken; Simple-y Scrumptious!
There are never enough chicken recipes, Right?! Also, there are many versions of this simple, moist & scrumptious chicken recipe floating around in cyberville and here’s another; mine 🙂 It takes about an hour from prep to table and is always a hit running the gamut of family, friends or guests. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone,…
7 Prosperous Good Luck Foods for the New Year
“Out with the old in with the new.” This age old wish rings true in most every home on New Year’s Eve and Day. Why not welcome in the year proper with the addition of your favorite foods to ensure good fortune? Here are the wondrous 7 to help lead the way. Fish Fish are…
Once Upon a Spice 