Recipes
Bolognese Sauce!
A good hearty Bolognese Sauce is my Husband's favorite thing to eat! He loves it so much that there is always more sauce in his bowl than pasta! And who can blame him? I've been making Bolognese Sauce for decades so it really is a staple in our home. I do prefer...
Arancini! Italian Fried Rice Balls
Arancini, one of the most amazing foods, is said to have originated in Sicily during the 10th Century when Italy was under Arab rule, although others claim it originated from the Naples area. Either way.......it's Italian for sure!!! My Sicilian Grandmother was known...
Chicken Cordon Bleu in a Cheesy Bechamel Sauce!
Delicious! Decadent! Rich! This dish oozes with amazing cheesy flavor! I've made Chicken Cordon Bleu over the years, but the other morning when I was planning my grocery list, I got this intense craving for cheese which is unusual for me. That moment was the...
Filet of Fish in a Foil Packet (or Chicken)
If you're looking to jazz up your regular whitefish dinner, look no further! I was inspired to create this delicious dish a few years ago, after seeing it at a restaurant. Someone else at my table ordered Fish in a Foil Packet, but I did not taste it because the...
Artichoke Shrimp Saute’
This dish hits on some of my favorites! Shrimp, garlic, and artichokes! It's super easy for a weeknight, but can impress if entertaining! I am picky when it comes to shrimp. I only buy jumbo shrimp (hee hee ?) because they hold up well when cooking and are also...
Game Day Buffalo Chicken Chili!
Buffalo Chicken Wings and Chili have become a staple on Sunday afternoons during Football season across America, so why not combine these two foods in Game Day Buffalo Chicken Chili!. This is not my original creation although I did tweak it a little. This recipe was...
Irene’s Garlic-Onion Chicken
I can remember walking in the house to the amazing aroma of garlic and onion sizzling on the stove when my mother made her delicious Garlic-Onion Chicken! My mother usually only made this dish for company, but it's simple enough to make on a regular weeknight as...
Greens And Beans
An Italian Classic, Greens and Beans delivers a delicious, inexpensive, and nutritious meal! Oddly, this meal was never cooked in my childhood home, so I wasn't introduced to this great dish until well into adulthood. Greens and Beans pack a hearty bowl-full of...
Sweet Chicken Stir Fry
I finally bought a wok! I've wanted one for years, but for some reason I never went out to purchase one. One night of cooking with my new wok and WOW am I sold! Gone are the days of trying to quickly stir fry meats in a saute pan. It just doesn't cut it! The wok...
Delicious Pork Tenderloin Stew!
The temperamental weather this Fall has me jumping from crockpot to grill then back again! Welcome back Fall! Cooler temps led me to pull out the crockpot yesterday to make a family favorite, Pork Tenderloin Stew! What is it about cooler temperatures and our need...