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Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Squash

Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Zucchini Squash

Stuffed zucchini squash is a light, healthy Mediterranean dish that can be made with any type of ground meat. I prefer ground chicken because it does have some fat but if you want to go real lean, use ground turkey. It’s easy to prepare and […]

Tarragon Chicken with Leeks and Cream

Tarragon Chicken with Leeks and Cream

When fall and the holidays are approaching, I am drawn to savory dishes and comfort foods.   This one fits the bill!   Tarragon Chicken in a leek cream sauce is a rich dish that’s perfect for a cold night.  Be sure to serve this […]

Sausage and Peppers –  My Grandmother’s Easy Low and Slow Recipe

Sausage and Peppers – My Grandmother’s Easy Low and Slow Recipe

Baked Sausage and Peppers is an easy Italian dish because everything gets tossed into the pan and baked in the oven. You can also substitute turkey sausage for a lighter version or add sweet and hot peppers for a variety. This particular recipe is cooked […]

Chicken Marsala – A Traditional Italian Recipe and Favorite Comfort Food

Chicken Marsala – A Traditional Italian Recipe and Favorite Comfort Food

Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite chicken dishes.  It’s a traditional Italian recipe and a comfort food I can’t live without.  I love the mushrooms and the sweet taste of the wine along with the salty prosciutto. I’m sure everyone makes this dish his […]

Meatballs – Homemade Italian Meatball Recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs – Video

Meatballs – Homemade Italian Meatball Recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs – Video

Meatballs – A Homemade Italian Meatball Recipe for Spaghetti and Meatballs. Spaghetti and Meatballs are an all time favorite and synonymous with Italian food. You don’t have to be Italian to make good homemade meatballs, because I’m going to tell you my family secret recipe. […]

Crock Pot Chicken with Pan Gravy – An Easy Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken with Pan Gravy – An Easy Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken with Pan Gravy – An Easy Crock Pot Recipe. Chicken recipes come and go but this healthy Chicken Crock Pot Recipe is an easy chicken dish that anyone can make. If you have never cooked a whole chicken in a slow cooker, […]

Marinara Sauce and Meatballs – Sugar’s Traditional Recipe for Sunday Pasta

Marinara Sauce and Meatballs – Sugar’s Traditional Recipe for Sunday Pasta

See Cook’s Notes below for a lighter version and other suggestions. My family calls it “Gravy and Meatballs.”  Whatever you call it, there is nothing like the smell of onions and garlic cooking in the house on a Sunday morning.  As a little girl, I […]

Chicken Bolognese Sauce – Simple Healthy Recipe

Chicken Bolognese Sauce – Simple Healthy Recipe

Chicken Bolognese is an easy recipe that is fresh, lighter and healthier  then the classic Bolognese Sauce. Chicken Bolognese gives you all the great flavor but a lot less fat than the original version in a lot less time.   You won’t miss any of the taste. […]