Are you ready for a 15 minute meal? This Tortellini with Fresh Basil Pesto is a terrific vegetarian main course or easy side dish to any protein. And it’s so darn easy! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.) Tortellini with Fresh Basil…
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Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake
Spring is almost upon us! Which means I will be transitioning to lighter recipes. This Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake is the perfect “transition” dessert because lemons are in season in the winter but are also light and fragrant, in other words, lemons sort of feel like spring! And just look how pretty this simple…
Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach
Here is a new pasta to add to the rotation: Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach. This is a hearty pasta dish that feeds a crowd! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.) About Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach: This 30 minute…
Mediterranean Dinner Party
We usually have a family dinner every Sunday. We feed a big crowd and the meal I serve that gets the most raves is our Mediterranean night. I usually assign the hummus, salad, and rice out to the kids, while I make the main course and flatbread. Today I will give you lots of options…
Marry Me Chicken (Extra Sauce!)
Do you want to make everyone in your family happy? Make this beautiful Marry Me Chicken (Extra Sauce!). If you are not familiar, Marry Me Chicken is chicken cooked in a cream based sun dried tomato sauce that is so darn good I make extra. (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission…
Ten Pasta Recipes with Vegetables
Hello pasta lovers. I am happy you’re here! I have Ten Pasta Recipes with Vegetables for you today and each is a winner. They are easy to make, delicious, and loaded with veggies. I hope you love them. (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the…
The Rustic Italian Salad
It has been a minute since I posted a new salad recipe. I call this one The Rustic Italian Salad because it’s loaded with all things I consider to be the best Italy has to offer! This salad makes a great side dish, light main course or lunch. You’re going to love it. (This post…
Herbed Pasta with Cauliflower and Chicken
This Herbed Pasta with Cauliflower and Chicken is a little deceptive. It may not look like it, BUT it’s loaded with flavor, flavor and more flavor, and I just love it! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.) Let’s Chat About this…
Easy Shrimp Scampi
Food. Beautiful food. Really, I can’t think of many things I like better than food. Especially when the food is as lovely as this Easy Shrimp Scampi! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the same.) Let’s Talk About this Easy Shrimp Scampi: This entire meal…
Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta
An easy to make Pasta with Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta with gluten free option
Traditional Olive Oil Cake
Last May my husband and I went to Italy. It was a magical two weeks spent sightseeing the most beautiful cities, touring countryside and taking fabulous cooking classes. I was in heaven. I honestly think if I didn’t have children and grandchildren here in the states, I could pack in all in and move to…
Creamy Lemon Rigatoni with Spinach
Twenty minute pasta meals are great for so many reasons…1. They are quick 2. They are easy to prep 3.They are delicious, and 4. They are very budget friendly. This Creamy Lemon Rigatoni with Spinach is no exception! (This post contains affiliate links. I may make a commission from sales but your price remains the…
Poached Eggs in Marinara Sauce
Poached Eggs in Marinara Sauce
