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Ricotta and Arugula Quiche

Ricotta and Arugula Quiche

Well it’s St. Patricks Day so I thought why not do something green. My Ricotta and Arugula Quiche isn’t exactly an Irish dish but it is green and oh so yummy. You can use spinach in place of the ricotta if you like but either way […]

BLT Mac N Cheese – Combining Two Classics

BLT Mac N Cheese – Combining Two Classics

Who doesn’t like Mac N Cheese? I think if you asked most people they would tell you that it’s tops on their list for all time favorite dishes. Now if you didn’t think you could improve on such a classic dish, think again. My BLT […]

Italian Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Spaghetti and Red Marinara Sauce

Italian Chicken Parmesan Recipe with Spaghetti and Red Marinara Sauce

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan (also Parmigiana) with homemade marinara sauce and spaghetti is a favorite dish in my house. I love to make it for Sunday Pasta or when we have a family party.  Since we are Italian there are a lot of family parties. […]

Meatball Parmesan Sliders – Italian Tailgating for your Super Bowl Party

Meatball Parmesan Sliders – Italian Tailgating for your Super Bowl Party

On the day of the big game I can honestly tell you that I am more a fan of the food than the sport. When I think of tailgating or having a “Super Bowl Party” I really don’t care much about the game itself but […]

Delicious Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce – Red Sauce Recipe

Delicious Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce – Red Sauce Recipe

A simple Marinara sauce or red sauce is a staple in Italian cooking. It’s easy to make, freezes well, and can be used in so many recipes. It’s perfect over pasta or to make pizza, Parmesan dishes and most tomato based Italian recipes. There is […]

Healthy Spicy Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Organic Muir Glen® Tomatoes

Healthy Spicy Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Organic Muir Glen® Tomatoes

The fresh flavor of Muir Glen® Tomatoes made my Spicy Shrimp Scampi recipe extra special delicious. I had the privilege of trying these tomatoes for the first time this week. I received a beautiful basket with the Limited Edition Red and Yellow Organic Tomatoes as […]

How to Make Chicken Piccata – Delicious Dinner Party Recipes and Ideas

How to Make Chicken Piccata – Delicious Dinner Party Recipes and Ideas

Chicken Piccata (or Veal Piccata) is one of those staple dinner recipes that I like to make for a dinner party. It’s simple and delicious. Surprisingly, it is a dish that most people think is difficult or complicated. Making a dinner like Chicken Piccata is […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder – Easy Crock Pot Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder – Easy Crock Pot Soup

My Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Corn Chowder is one of the best stick-to-your-ribs soups that I make. The best part of this recipe is that everything gets tossed in the slow cooker and the crock pot does all the work. I know many of […]