Are you a fan of Italian food? I am. Big time! If you tell me a food is Italian, I'm likely to eat it. One of my Italian favorites is ravioli. Sadly, my children don't share my enthusiasm for these little packets of deliciousness. So I tried to jazz them up. I had heard of fried ravioli, but ... READ the POST
Marinara Sauce Made Easy
Ever wonder what you are going to do for dinner? Then you look in the pantry and realize all you have is pasta and jarred marinara sauce..... Don't let that happen again! Here is a very easy marinara sauce that you can make a huge batch of. It freezes beautifully. Then when you are stuck, you ... READ the POST
Tuscan Chicken
This recipe is a family favorite. I believe I have been making it since before my son was born. It was the first dish I learned to cook well. The first dish that made my husband go "Wow! My wife can cook!" And it will probably be the first dish I teach each of my children to ... READ the POST
Easy Chicken Piccata
I love Italian food. But I don't love the way pasta makes me look in a bathing suit! Too much of a good thing.... Anyway, that prompted me to look for some alternatives to pasta. I wanted to find great Italian dishes that could be done on the lighter side. That is where easy Chicken Piccata ... READ the POST
Tuscan Chicken
I promised you all this recipe and it is one of my family’s favorites. I make it with chicken, but my dad (who is an amazing cook) has done it with shrimp. We also thought it would be good as a frutti de mer (fruit of the sea – scallops, clams, calamari, etc.). But I got so caught ... READ the POST
Lazy Caprese Salad
This is a wonderful recipe that is so easy and so delish. I brought it over to a friends house and almost laughed when she asked for the “recipe”. I just throw it together, but I decided to write it down just for her. (Thanks, Alissa!) 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or ... READ the POST
