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 and painstakingly cube every bit. Then she would mix fresh beaten eggs and finely grated Parmesan and fill and roll, what seemed like dozens, of loaves….
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“Festa della Primavera” A Spring Festival & Italia in Full Bloom
Spring and summer offer the most stunning flower festivals in Italy. The displays of fiori colori are breathtaking! Simply find a street “camminare lungo una strada” and you are enveloped in Italian spring… Today, on March 20th the celebration “Festa della Primavera” offer guests, of most every town in Italy, streets covered with gorgeous, multicolored flowers,…
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…
Guest Chef Gina’s Brilliant Boneless Buffalo Bites (& a little history): Fabulous & Under 400 Calories & Gluten Free!
If I remember correctly, Buffaloes don’t have wings, right? However, what’s the scoop on these spicy, delectable bite’s origin? There is some dispute about who came up with the original hot wing appetizer, but most credit the Anchor Bar in where else but Buffalo, New York. The historic creation date for Buffalo Wings was October…
Firehouse Ranch Cheddar Parmesan Cheese Crackers
Cheesy, peppery and slightly salty. These little poppers are a scrumptious snack addition to any gathering or get together. WARNING! Highly Addictive!! AND you’ll be asked to make them again and again and again! SUPER EASY! Ingredients: 1 large box of bite sized cheese crackers 1 stick butter, melted 1 package Ranch dressing, dry 1/4…
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…
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,…
A Good Luck New Year Appetizer: Crispy Lemon Scented Cream Cheese Bacon Date Poppers
As for ringing in the New Year with good luck foods, these amazingly delectable petite poppers have you at least partially covered. Check list: bacon (the pig routing forward) dates (a symbol of money) lemon (fruit for abundance). Not to mention these sweet, smooth dates stuffed with lemony cream cheese all wrapped up in semi-salty bacon and…
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 