When it's hot outside and I have to be in a bathing suit on many occasions, I find myself wanting to eat better than normal. I should make a habit out of it, but I love French fries. And pizza. And bacon. What can I say? I eat like my kids. When I want to stray away from eating like a 12 year ... READ the POST
Panzanella – A Summer Salad
I love eating salads in the summer. There’s just something about those fresh vegetables and herbs. They taste better in the summer, don’t you agree. And Panzanella salad is one of my favorites. Given my love of Italian food, fresh summer vegetables and easy recipes, this one is a dinner time staple ... READ the POST
Fried Ravioli – An Anytime Food
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
