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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chicken Vegetable Soup With Chicken Spinach Meatballs

Chicken Vegetable Soup With Chicken Spinach Meatballs

Chicken vegetable soup with chicken spinach meatballs, is a great healthy dish for a light dinner or lunch. I like to use ground chicken because it has great flavor and less fat than beef but any ground meat will work. You can also use ground […]

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 […]

Ricotta Spinach Pie – Aunt Angelina’s Recipe

Ricotta Spinach Pie – Aunt Angelina’s Recipe

Ricotta Spinach Pie is one of those treats that my Aunt Angelina or as we all call her “Aunt Jeanie” makes. It’s an easy vegetarian dish that even the kids will love.  Store bought pie crust like Pillsbury makes it easy for anyone to make. […]

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder This rich chowder is easy to make and I promise everyone will love it. I consider this a treat meal if you make the full fat version. It’s one of my sister’s favorite dishes and one that I often make for […]