Tag: italian

Easy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna

Easy One-Pan Skillet Lasagna

My whole family loves this recipe – so easy to put together on a busy night PLUS so hearty and delicious. One pot meals are my most fave. Easy to make – easy to eat – easy to clean! YAY YAY!

Simple & Hearty Saucy Slow Cooked Italian Beef & Noodles

Simple & Hearty Saucy Slow Cooked Italian Beef & Noodles

Beef + Noodles — Well, if you are like me and short on time — this dinner is sure to save the day. Not only is it super easy to make, (thanks to a short-list of handy ingredients) it is also very tasty!

Becoming a Pizza Maker ((and a little peek into my trip to Napa))

Becoming a Pizza Maker ((and a little peek into my trip to Napa))

About a year ago, I had the great privilege and fun treat of learning to make pasta from Chef/Owner : Tyler Rodde  ((Chef Tyler — “CT”)) at Oenotri in Napa. ((You can read all about that trip & pasta recipe HERE)) After 12 months of …

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Epic Lasagna — Meat & Potatoes Meet Homemade Lasagna Noodles!!

Now, before I start telling you about this recipe, let me quickly tell you about the name of this recipe. It all started when I was struggling to heave this massive creation out of the oven. It was massively heavy because I was afeared feeding …

Chard and White Bean Italian Soup with Crispy Sausage

Chard and White Bean Italian Soup with Crispy Sausage

A few pounds of dried white beans is a pantry staple must in my home. If I am out of protein options, running low on meal ideas, or just looking for some simple ((healthy)) comfort food, beans take care of business every single time. AND …

Super Cheesy Double Meat Baked Spaghetti

Super Cheesy Double Meat Baked Spaghetti

With the first bite of this baked spaghetti, I thought to myself “why has it been so long since I made this for dinner??”. I quickly answered my question — which, as I look back on this convo– makes me realize: not only am I …

No-Peek Oven Roasted Merlot & Sweet Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

No-Peek Oven Roasted Merlot & Sweet Italian Sausage Spaghetti Sauce

Why haven’t I done this before?? The flavors are AMAZING (deep and perfect) and it is a meal for the ages! So simple and I am in love with using one pot for the entire meal. The day I made this, I had just less …

Merlot Infused Garden-Fresh Veggie & Sweet Italian Sausage Ragu

Merlot Infused Garden-Fresh Veggie & Sweet Italian Sausage Ragu

This ragu makes a regular appearance in my weekly menu planning every season of the year. Why?? It is so easy, delicious & I hide veggies in it like a crazy woman stuffing $$ in every pocket while in one of the $$ blowing cases ((do you know …

Manicotti dinner at home — on the Busy-EST night of the week??

Manicotti dinner at home — on the Busy-EST night of the week??

Whew! By the middle of the week things start to get hectic in my 6 human home. Some days, I am only home for 30 minutes and I need to make use of every minute! Sometimes the pressure cooker saves the day, others it’s the slow-cooker …

“Buongiorno” Chicken Tacos

“Buongiorno” Chicken Tacos

Tuesday’s are an especially busy day in our home. If I haven’t made a dinner plan by 8 a.m., there most likely will be no dinner that night. Do you have days in your week like that?