Three Course Sunday Dinner Made Easy (But Doesn't Sound Easy ;)): Roasted Chicken with Thyme, Garlic, and Lemon, Crab Meat Gnocchi with Melted Havarti and Gruyere, and a Spinach Pear Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing HOW TO BE CREATIVE WITH MEAL PLANNING FOR A PARTY... I usually don't post three different menu items at once...but I realize that you all may have … [Read more...] about The Plague of Three Courses
All I Want For Christmas: Nutella Cookie Recipe
If you have never heard of Nutella, I am pretty sure you live under a rock. It's the best known spread next to peanut butter. Nutella started as a breakfast condiment in Italy; however, it has become a staple in pantries worldwide. It tastes like a melted Ferrero Rocher. It's great any time of day. Kids, adults, and elderly alike are all infatuated with this chocolatey, … [Read more...] about All I Want For Christmas: Nutella Cookie Recipe
Pasta Fazool (Fagioli) a.k.a. Pasta Frugal
"When the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, ...that's amore!" Dean Martin said it, so it must be true. I cannot tell you how delicious Pasta Fagioli is. It reminds me of my childhood. It reminds me of my grandmother. It reminds me of why I fell in love with cooking in the first place. This is a sentimental, classic dish for me. I did … [Read more...] about Pasta Fazool (Fagioli) a.k.a. Pasta Frugal
Salmon Cakes with Mixed Sweet Peppers and a Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche
Want something elegant, easy, delicious, and healthy? Is that too good to be true? Make a Salmon Cake! I know what you're thinking...salmon cakes? Isn't it only supposed to be crab cakes? No. Any delicious fish belongs in crushed cracker meal mixed with a lightly beaten egg. And what's the best part about this recipe? If you know how to make this cake, you can … [Read more...] about Salmon Cakes with Mixed Sweet Peppers and a Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche
Romantic Fall Butternut Squash Risotto
I don't know what it is about risotto, which is an Italian rice... Risotto literally means rice, but it is so much more than that! It's rich, creamy, and thick--it's flavorful and hearty. And somehow, without a lick of heavy cream or flour to thicken it. The thing about Risotto is, you need patience and a day where you have nothing else better to do. Save this for a … [Read more...] about Romantic Fall Butternut Squash Risotto