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Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula and Gorgonzola Cheese

Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula and Gorgonzola Cheese

Beet Salad is one of those things that people are usually afraid to make because they think it’s too hard to cook beets or because they have never made them and just don’t know how. I want you to know that if you can bake […]

Nicole’s Simply Delicious Philly White Pizza – A Recipe for Teenagers and Pizza Lovers

Nicole’s Simply Delicious Philly White Pizza – A Recipe for Teenagers and Pizza Lovers

This White Pizza Recipe is the perfect way to get your kids cooking in the kitchen with you and loving it.  PHILADEPHIA makes a great new product called Philly Cooking Crème and it is the perfect ingredient to add to a simple pasta or chicken […]

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Nothing says springtime like lamb. Grilled lamb chops are so easy and flavorful that you will wonder why you don’t make them more often. A simple marinade gives the meat a burst of flavor and the mint yogurt dipping sauce is the perfect fresh accompaniment. […]

Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)

When I was a teenager, this was one of the first soups I ever made. It’s so easy and since I’m a soup lover, this is comfort food for me. I wasn’t feeling well last week, so I made this for myself. It reminded me […]

Pasta and Broccoli – Pasta con Broccoli, An Italian Staple Dish

Pasta and Broccoli – Pasta con Broccoli, An Italian Staple Dish

Pasta and broccoli is a delicious vegetarian dish that reminds me of being a kid. My mom was a busy workingwoman like most of us today, so this was a simple meal she could whip up after a day at work. I love the rich […]

Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora) – A Traditional Italian Recipe

Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora) – A Traditional Italian Recipe

Chicken Cacciatore is one of my all time favorite Italian dishes. I love the rich flavor of the sauce served over rice. I also like this dish because it is so versatile. See my cook’s notes for all of the various ways to shake up […]

Baked Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Baked Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Baked Salmon is a simple, healthy dish and so easy to prepare in just minutes.   I love pairing it with this cucumber salad because it gives this dish a great crunch and texture.   We eat a lot of fish in my house and […]

Roasted Eggplant with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Eggplant with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted eggplant and chickpeas taste so great together.  It can be served as a side dish or over rice or pasta as a main dish. It’s a great vegetarian recipe that also makes for a wonderful appetizer over crusty bread. See my “Cook’s Notes” below […]