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 DressingHOW 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