Gigli Pasta (Aka Campanelle Pasta) Also known as Campanelle, Gigli Pasta has a pretty bell shape with ruffled edged. It looks like a little flower or bell. It’s the ruffled edges that makes this pasta an idea choice to go with a variety of sauces. It goes with everything from delicate cream sauces and pesto…
Main Course
This is my collection of main courses, it includes lunch and dinner items. Special occasion meals, including my favorites, Italian, American and Mexican cuisine.
Pimento Cheese Chicken
Pimento Cheese Chicken This Pimento Cheese Chicken recipe is bursting with flavor. Spicy, seasoned chicken is topped with a blend of four cheeses (cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella) and pimentos. You’ll be happy to know that this recipe is on my low-carb and keto friendly list of recipes. This Pimento Cheese Chicken is filling…
Vesuvio Pasta
Vesuvio Pasta Named after the still active volcano in Naples, Italy (Mount Vesuvius), Vesuvio Pasta resembles in the infamous volcano. The pasta is shaped in a short, wide spiral. The shape is perfect to hold a variety of sauces. Where to Buy Vesuvio Pasta You can find Vesuvio Pasta online, at Trader Joe’s, or if…
Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs These Apricot Glazed chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and full of delicious flavor. You will not believe how easy it is to prep them. Then, pop them in the oven and relax. You can even prep them the day before. What you’ll need for the Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs: 2 lbs…
Gemelli Pasta
Gemelli Pasta Gemelli pasta derives its name from gemini, which is Latin for twins. If you look at it closely, it resembles two small pasta strands entwined. However, according to Wikipedia, it’s one long strand that is folded in half and then twisted together into a spiral. Pretty cool. This gemelli pasta is very versatile…
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Imagine all the flavors of a bbq chicken pizza in an easy to make bbq chicken flatbread. This flatbread has sweet and tangy bbq sauce, lots of mozzarella and smoked Gouda, red onions, and a generous portion of baked chicken. If you enjoy the ease of making flatbreads that taste like pizza,…
Fusilli Bolognese
Fusilli Bolognese This Fusilli Bolognese will transport you to Bologna, Italy. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal your family can enjoy. What is Fusilli? Fusilli is a pasta variety that is shaped in the form of a corkscrew. It is a good pasta to use with hearty sauces that will cling to it. What pasta…
Pepperoni Flatbread
Pepperoni Flatbread This Pepperoni Flatbread recipe is the perfect small meal or snack for your kids or kid at heart. Best part is that you can though it together in about 10 minutes. It would also make a great appetizer for your next party or get-together. You can serve it in small bite sized portions….
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Ground Beef and Rice
Stuffed Bell Pepper with Ground Beef and Rice I remember these stuffed bell peppers with ground beef and rice from my childhood. My mom used to make them when the weather started to cool down. Many cultures have a version of them, but they are prevalent in Romania and Hungary. These stuffed bell peppers are…
Baked Short Ribs
Baked Short Ribs These Baked Short Ribs are done entirely in the oven. Baking them low and slow ensures a tender short rib. It also gives you plenty of time to do other things, like make some cheesy polenta/mamaliga or creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Ingredients for the Baked Short Ribs: For the Dry Rub BBQ Seasoning:…
Kielbasa Soup
Kielbasa Soup This Kielbasa Soup is a perfect meal for a cold evening at home. It is full of sausages, potatoes, and vegetables. The spices and sour cream give it a tangy and smoky flavor. It’s filling enough to be a meal by itself. Two bowls of this and my husband and I were full….
Bacon and Mushroom Quiche
Bacon and Mushroom Quiche What brunch menu is complete without a good quiche. This Bacon and Mushroom Quiche is the perfect addition to your brunch table. Ingredients/What you’ll need: 1 Frozen Pie Shell. At some point, I might try this with a homemade crust. Today, let’s take the easy way out. 4 slices bacon. I…